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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Hoisington uses his weapon's optic lens to scan for enemy positions during Operation Bullseye in Kajaki in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 27, 2013. Hoisington a radio operator, is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Hoisington uses his weapon's optic lens to scan for enemy positions during Operation Bullseye in Kajaki in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 27, 2013. Hoisington a radio operator, is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Hoisington uses his weapon's optic lens to scan for enemy positions during Operation Bullseye in Kajaki in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 27, 2013. Hoisington a radio operator, is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7.

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