U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (Reinforced) arrive at their forward operating base after holding key terrain within a hostile mountain pass in the Farah province of Afghanistan on June 16, 2009. The Marines are the ground combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3, whose presence prevents enemy movement in an effort to maintain peace for the local populace. DoD photo by Cpl. Pete Thibodeau, U.S. Marine Corps.

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