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U.S. Marines open fire on enemy insurgents taking cover in an abandoned compound during a firefight in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, Jan. 18, 2010. The Marines are assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

HELMAND FIGHT

U.S. Marines open fire on enemy insurgents taking cover in an abandoned compound during a firefight in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, Jan. 18, 2010. The Marines are assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

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