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Marines set up a mortar system in Afghanistan.

Mortar Setup

Marines set up a mortar system during a security patrol near Bost Airfield in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2018. The Marines, assigned to Task Force Southwest, were assisting Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean J. Berry

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