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A Marine stands against a wall with a weapon, looking out at yellow and green smoke from smoke bombs.

Against A Wall

Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez assesses his surroundings during a simulated raid for the culminating event of Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, East Timor, Sept. 13, 2017. Nunez is a rifleman assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan C. Bustos

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