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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Josef Patterson meets with elders of Allikozai village in Afghanistan's Sangin district, Dec. 30, 2010. Patterson is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Josef Patterson meets with elders of Allikozai village in Afghanistan's Sangin district, Dec. 30, 2010. Patterson is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

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