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U.S. Marine Sgt. Jason Swofford conducts a security patrol through the Nawa district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2009. Swofford is assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Jason Swofford conducts a security patrol through the Nawa district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2009. Swofford is assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

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