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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matt Garst looks back on his Marines during a security patrol near the canal in the Garmsir District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2011, from which they previously helped rescue nine Afghans. Garst is squad leader assigned to 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matt Garst looks back on his Marines during a security patrol near the canal in the Garmsir District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2011, from which they previously helped rescue nine Afghans. Garst is squad leader assigned to 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

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