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U.S. Marines depart Forward Operating Base Geronimo to conduct a mounted vehicle patrol in Nawa District in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 11, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and are patrolling to speak with residents to identify their issues and concerns.

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U.S. Marines depart Forward Operating Base Geronimo to conduct a mounted vehicle patrol in Nawa District in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 11, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and are patrolling to speak with residents to identify their issues and concerns.

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