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A U.S. Marine sets out on patrol with Afghan forces in Marja, Afghanistan, April 23, 2010, where they met with farmers and landowners participating in the Marja Accelerated Agricultural Transition program. The Marine is assigned to the Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

MARJA MISSION

A U.S. Marine sets out on patrol with Afghan forces in Marja, Afghanistan, April 23, 2010, where they met with farmers and landowners participating in the Marja Accelerated Agricultural Transition program. The Marine is assigned to the Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

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