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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Stamper uses a metal detector as he sweeps a compound in Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, while participating in Operation Mako, Sept. 21, 2010. Stamper, an engineer, is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Mako was a one-day clearing mission to disrupt enemy activity.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Stamper uses a metal detector as he sweeps a compound in Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, while participating in Operation Mako, Sept. 21, 2010. Stamper, an engineer, is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Mako was a one-day clearing mission to disrupt enemy activity.

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