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A U.S. Marine from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, International Security Assistance Force provides security during operations in Garmsir, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on April 29, 2008.

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A U.S. Marine from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, International Security Assistance Force provides security during operations in Garmsir, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on April 29, 2008.

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