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U.S. Marines try to find a satellite signal on Forward Operating Base Geronimo in the Nawa district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. The satellite feed will bring in a signal from the United States to improve morale and provide a sense of home while in a combat zone.

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U.S. Marines try to find a satellite signal on Forward Operating Base Geronimo in the Nawa district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. The satellite feed will bring in a signal from the United States to improve morale and provide a sense of home while in a combat zone.

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