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A Marine with a camouflaged face and wearing a boonie cap takes notes during a jungle patrol.

Taking Notes

Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Malik takes notes during a jungle patrol, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Oct. 18, 2017. Malik is a student attending the Recon Team Leaders Course. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen

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