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    U.S. Marines Provide British Forces Security in Afghanistan During Operation Backstop [Image 1 of 2]

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    U.S. Marines Provide British Forces Security in Afghanistan During Operation Backstop

    HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    12.11.2008

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Jones 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

    A U.S. Marine holds onto a parachute attached to a supply of water and food dropped by a C-130 cargo transport aircraft during Operation Backstop Dec. 11 in Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The Marines of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, are the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force ? Afghanistan. The Marines of 3/8 protect human rights, promote shared values and respect Afghan culture, traditions and religion.

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    Date Taken: 12.11.2008
    Date Posted: 01.26.2012 03:04
    Photo ID: 135937
    VIRIN: 081214-M-0000J-001
    Resolution: 4368x2912
    Size: 1.34 MB
    Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AF

    Web Views: 281
    Downloads: 42

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