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U.S. Marines Corps Sgt. Ryan McCreary and Capt. Francisco X. Zavala patrol through Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, during Operation Mako, Sept. 21, 2010. McCleary and Zavala are assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Mako was on a one-day clearing mission to disrupt enemy activity.

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U.S. Marines Corps Sgt. Ryan McCreary and Capt. Francisco X. Zavala patrol through Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, during Operation Mako, Sept. 21, 2010. McCleary and Zavala are assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Mako was on a one-day clearing mission to disrupt enemy activity.

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