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A U.S. Marine with 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) provides security during a patrol in Rutbah, Iraq, on Jan. 10, 2007.

A U.S. Marine provides security during a patrol.

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) provides security during a patrol in Rutbah, Iraq, on Jan. 10, 2007.

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