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U.S. Marine Pvt. Santangew (left) and Cpl. W.D. McLeod (right) provide cover fire during a simulated hostage rescue mission as part of a Revised Capabilities Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on May 8, 1996. Santangew and McLeod are attached to the 2nd Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Marine Division.

Marines provide cover fire during a simulated hostage rescue mission at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

U.S. Marine Pvt. Santangew (left) and Cpl. W.D. McLeod (right) provide cover fire during a simulated hostage rescue mission as part of a Revised Capabilities Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on May 8, 1996. Santangew and McLeod are attached to the 2nd Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Marine Division.

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