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A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment provides security during a training exercise at Training Area 25 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., on June 18, 2009. The Marines are participating in a squad competitions.

A U.S. Marine provides security during a training exercise.

A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment provides security during a training exercise at Training Area 25 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., on June 18, 2009. The Marines are participating in a squad competitions.

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