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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Greenleaf jokes with two Afghan boys during a patrol in Sangin in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 20, 2012. Greenleaf is a radio operator assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Greenleaf jokes with two Afghan boys during a patrol in Sangin in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 20, 2012. Greenleaf is a radio operator assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

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