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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment prepare food for dinner at Patrol Base Jaker, Afghanistan, on Aug. 25, 2009.

U.S. Marines prepare food for dinner at Patrol Base Jaker.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment prepare food for dinner at Patrol Base Jaker, Afghanistan, on Aug. 25, 2009.

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