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U.S. Marine Corps Col. John A. Ostrowski, left, and Royal Thai Col. Sukondhapatipak Werachon look on a map while assessing flooding north of Bangkok, Oct. 16, 2011. A U.S. Marine Corps Humanitarian Assessment Survey Team is in the area to assess flood damage and decide if U.S. forces from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force could provide support to Royal Thai forces.

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. John A. Ostrowski, left, and Royal Thai Col. Sukondhapatipak Werachon look on a map while assessing flooding north of Bangkok, Oct. 16, 2011. A U.S. Marine Corps Humanitarian Assessment Survey Team is in the area to assess flood damage and decide if U.S. forces from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force could provide support to Royal Thai forces.

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