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U.S. Marines conduct a census patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2011. The Marines, assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conduct patrols to suppress enemy activity and gain the trust of the people.

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U.S. Marines conduct a census patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2011. The Marines, assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conduct patrols to suppress enemy activity and gain the trust of the people.

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