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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Duffourc, top, fires a wire-guided missile at a range, in the Middle East, Dec. 13, 2009, as Sgt. Roberto Colon, stands by on the ground as a position safety officer. Duffourc and Colon are assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Duffourc, top, fires a wire-guided missile at a range, in the Middle East, Dec. 13, 2009, as Sgt. Roberto Colon, stands by on the ground as a position safety officer. Duffourc and Colon are assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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