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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Mallory secures the rear of an amphibious assault vehicle as Lance Cpl. Daniel Pursley leads his team during a mechanized assault as part of a live-fire exercise, Djibouti, March 29, 2010. Mallory and Pursley are assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Mallory secures the rear of an amphibious assault vehicle as Lance Cpl. Daniel Pursley leads his team during a mechanized assault as part of a live-fire exercise, Djibouti, March 29, 2010. Mallory and Pursley are assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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