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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, center, commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, speaks to U.S. Marines on Forward Operating Base Marjah in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 5, 2012. The Marines are assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, center, commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, speaks to U.S. Marines on Forward Operating Base Marjah in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 5, 2012. The Marines are assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

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