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U.S. Marines conduct operations during Operation Helmand Spider in Badula Qulp in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 3, 2010. The Marines are assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

HELMAND OPERATIONS

U.S. Marines conduct operations during Operation Helmand Spider in Badula Qulp in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 3, 2010. The Marines are assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

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