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U.S. Marines conduct a mounted patrol in the cold and snowy weather of the Khowst-Gardez Pass in Afghanistan on Dec. 30, 2004. Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Marines conduct a mounted patrol in cold and snowy weather.

U.S. Marines conduct a mounted patrol in the cold and snowy weather of the Khowst-Gardez Pass in Afghanistan on Dec. 30, 2004. Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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