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U.S. Marines push a farmer's tractor out the sand near Patrol Base Amir Agha, Afghanistan, July 31, 2010. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7.

MARINE MUSCLE

U.S. Marines push a farmer's tractor out the sand near Patrol Base Amir Agha, Afghanistan, July 31, 2010. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7.

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