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A Marine standing at the mouth of a cement mixer holds up a large bucket.

Bucket Boost

Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Lee prepares to pour gravel into a cement mixer at C.J. Torre Elementary School in Casiguran, Philippines, Sept. 19 2017, during a bilateral project with Philippine forces. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd

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