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U.S. Marines fire a mortar round during combat operations on Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Oct. 19, 2010. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2.

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U.S. Marines fire a mortar round during combat operations on Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Oct. 19, 2010. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2.

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