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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Medina walks through the desert during a census patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2009. Medina is a amphibious assault vehicle crewman assigned to Delta Company, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

HELMAND DESERT

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Medina walks through the desert during a census patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2009. Medina is a amphibious assault vehicle crewman assigned to Delta Company, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

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