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U.S. Marines and an interpreter listen to an Afghan man during a security patrol in Kajaki, Afghanistan, April 14, 2012, as their squad begins a foot patrol. The Marines are assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marines and an interpreter listen to an Afghan man during a security patrol in Kajaki, Afghanistan, April 14, 2012, as their squad begins a foot patrol. The Marines are assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

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