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U.S. Marines cross a canal as they head to an overnight post in Afghanistan, March 23, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

CANAL CROSSING

U.S. Marines cross a canal as they head to an overnight post in Afghanistan, March 23, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

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