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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Ivy observes the surrounding area as Afghans work to rebuild their shops in Now Zad, Afghanistan, Dec. 15, 2009. Ivy is a mortar man with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.

NOW ZAD RENEWAL

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Ivy observes the surrounding area as Afghans work to rebuild their shops in Now Zad, Afghanistan, Dec. 15, 2009. Ivy is a mortar man with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.

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