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U.S. Marines establish communication lines during Operation Big Wave after a helicopter insertion in Khanagawr, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2010. The operation was conducted to disrupt the enemy from using supply lines to bring weapons and fighters into Nawa province. The Marines are assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

OPERATION BIG WAVE

U.S. Marines establish communication lines during Operation Big Wave after a helicopter insertion in Khanagawr, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2010. The operation was conducted to disrupt the enemy from using supply lines to bring weapons and fighters into Nawa province. The Marines are assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

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