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U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2 provide security during a compound search in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, on Oct. 7, 2010. The battalion conducted counterinsurgency operations with International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan.

U.S. Marines provide security during a compound search in Sangin Valley.

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2 provide security during a compound search in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, on Oct. 7, 2010. The battalion conducted counterinsurgency operations with International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan.

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