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An Afghan soldier stands at the western observation post manned by U.S. Marines in the Nawa district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2009. The Marines, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conduct security patrols to decrease insurgent activity and gain the trust of the local people.

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An Afghan soldier stands at the western observation post manned by U.S. Marines in the Nawa district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2009. The Marines, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conduct security patrols to decrease insurgent activity and gain the trust of the local people.

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