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U.S. Marines hold a memorial service for Pfc. Jason H. Estopinal, Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Eckard, Lance Cpl. Adam D. Peak, Lance Cpl. Eric L. Ward and Lance Cpl. Garrett W. Gamble on Patrol Base Hassan Abad in Garmsir district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 22, 2010. The five Marines were killed in action while conducting counterinsurgency operations in Garmsir district.

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U.S. Marines hold a memorial service for Pfc. Jason H. Estopinal, Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Eckard, Lance Cpl. Adam D. Peak, Lance Cpl. Eric L. Ward and Lance Cpl. Garrett W. Gamble on Patrol Base Hassan Abad in Garmsir district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 22, 2010. The five Marines were killed in action while conducting counterinsurgency operations in Garmsir district.

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