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U.S. Marines prepare to launch a Bridge Erection Boat from an MK2 vehicle at the Memphis Bridge in Ubaydi, Iraq, on Sept. 28, 2004. The Marines are assigned to Bridge Company Alpha, 1st Marine Division.

U.S. Marines prepare to launch a Bridge Erection Boat.

U.S. Marines prepare to launch a Bridge Erection Boat from an MK2 vehicle at the Memphis Bridge in Ubaydi, Iraq, on Sept. 28, 2004. The Marines are assigned to Bridge Company Alpha, 1st Marine Division.

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