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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Atkinson patrols through the desert in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2011. Atkinson is assigned to Team 1, Border Adviser Team 1, during Operation Eagle Hunt. The Marines conducted security patrols and interacted with local residents.

DESERT PATROL

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Atkinson patrols through the desert in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2011. Atkinson is assigned to Team 1, Border Adviser Team 1, during Operation Eagle Hunt. The Marines conducted security patrols and interacted with local residents.

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