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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Martin, commander, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, uses his radio during an operation in the Helmand province of Afghanistan on July 3, 2009. The Marines are part of the ground combat element of Regiment Combat Team 3, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

Capt. Matthew Martin uses his radio during an operation.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Martin, commander, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, uses his radio during an operation in the Helmand province of Afghanistan on July 3, 2009. The Marines are part of the ground combat element of Regiment Combat Team 3, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

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