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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joe Helmick runs for cover during an attack on Patrol Base Bracha in the Garmsir district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 9, 2009. Helmick, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, is deployed with Regimental Combat Team 3.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joe Helmick runs for cover during an attack on Patrol Base Bracha in the Garmsir district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 9, 2009. Helmick, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, is deployed with Regimental Combat Team 3.

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