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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert Dacker establishes communication as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter waits near the Iraqi- Syrian border on Nov. 18, 2004. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and sailors are inspecting the forts along the Iraqi-Syrian border to assess the condition of the forts under construction. Dacker is assigned to 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert Dacker establishes communication.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert Dacker establishes communication as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter waits near the Iraqi- Syrian border on Nov. 18, 2004. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and sailors are inspecting the forts along the Iraqi-Syrian border to assess the condition of the forts under construction. Dacker is assigned to 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment.

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