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U.S. Marines practice on a range at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, April 12, 2010. The Marines, assigned to Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, are gearing up to deploy to Afghanistan.

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U.S. Marines practice on a range at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, April 12, 2010. The Marines, assigned to Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, are gearing up to deploy to Afghanistan.

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