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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Francisco Martinez throws a hook at British Royal Marines Capt. Mark O’Sullivan during a boxing match on Forward Operating Base Jackson in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Sept. 22, 2010. The boxing bout was an opportunity for U.S. and U.K. marines to train together. Martinez is a platoon sergeant assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and O'Sullivan is a company commander.

MARINE MATCH

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Francisco Martinez throws a hook at British Royal Marines Capt. Mark O’Sullivan during a boxing match on Forward Operating Base Jackson in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Sept. 22, 2010. The boxing bout was an opportunity for U.S. and U.K. marines to train together. Martinez is a platoon sergeant assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and O'Sullivan is a company commander.

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