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Cpl. Daniel P. Collins, a squad leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, watches over the Marines from 1st platoon as they clear a field. Collins and his Marines conduct patrols in Lakari village in an effort to disrupt insurgent resupply routes. (US Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Curvin.)
