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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment clear a roof during a clear, hold and build exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on Jan. 20, 2009. The Marines are training for an upcoming deployment.

U.S. Marines clear a roof.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment clear a roof during a clear, hold and build exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on Jan. 20, 2009. The Marines are training for an upcoming deployment.

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