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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Marler talks with villagers about their crops, animals and irrigation in Sangin, Afghanistan, Jan. 17, 2012. Marter is a squad leader assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. Marines from this unit maintain a good relationship with the the villagers by conducting security patrols with Afghan soldiers.

CROP CONVERSATION

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Marler talks with villagers about their crops, animals and irrigation in Sangin, Afghanistan, Jan. 17, 2012. Marter is a squad leader assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. Marines from this unit maintain a good relationship with the the villagers by conducting security patrols with Afghan soldiers.

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