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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric McGovern provides security during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 12, 2014. McGovern, a fire team leader, is assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The Marines patrolled to maintain a security presence in their area of operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric McGovern provides security during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 12, 2014. McGovern, a fire team leader, is assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The Marines patrolled to maintain a security presence in their area of operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric McGovern provides security during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 12, 2014. McGovern, a fire team leader, is assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The Marines patrolled to maintain a security presence in their area of operations.

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