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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Mapes works on a vehicle at the motor transportation lot on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2010. Mapes is an organizational automotive mechanic assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Mapes works on a vehicle at the motor transportation lot on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2010. Mapes is an organizational automotive mechanic assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

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