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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephan P. Karabin gives directions to units on two different radios from a rooftop during a firefight at the center of “Five Points,” a key intersection linking the northern area of the insurgent stronghold of Marjeh with the rest of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2010. Karabin is a commanding officer assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Charlie Company conducted a helicopter-borne assault that morning to seize the area.

TWO-RADIO REPORT

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephan P. Karabin gives directions to units on two different radios from a rooftop during a firefight at the center of “Five Points,” a key intersection linking the northern area of the insurgent stronghold of Marjeh with the rest of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2010. Karabin is a commanding officer assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Charlie Company conducted a helicopter-borne assault that morning to seize the area.

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