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An Afghan civilian smiles while interacting with U.S. Marines participating in a patrol west of Gereshk district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2014.

An Afghan civilian smiles while interacting with U.S. Marines participating in a patrol west of Gereshk district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2014.

An Afghan civilian smiles while interacting with U.S. Marines participating in a patrol west of Gereshk district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2014.

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