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U.S. Marines prepare M1A1 Abrams for driving on Bubiyan Island, which is uninhabited, in Kuwait, Nov. 21, 2009. Ground and logistics combat elements of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit landed the day before from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Marine Division's 1st Tank Battalion.

ATOP A TANK

U.S. Marines prepare M1A1 Abrams for driving on Bubiyan Island, which is uninhabited, in Kuwait, Nov. 21, 2009. Ground and logistics combat elements of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit landed the day before from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Marine Division's 1st Tank Battalion.

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