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    Louisiana Marine Survives IED Blast, Continues to Fight [Image 1 of 2]

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    Louisiana Marine Survives IED Blast, Continues to Fight

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

    05.10.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Staff Sgt. Tony Palomo of Winnfield, La., stands in front of a small memorial of fallen Marines with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, Regional Command Southwest. The EOD technician and team leader currently attached to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, was recently wounded while responding to an improvised explosive device threat. Abrasions, cuts and bruises covered a big portion of his left leg and parts of his left arm. He actually had a piece of fragmentation lodged in his right leg. Today, the motorcycle enthusiast is back with the unit.

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    Date Taken: 05.10.2011
    Date Posted: 06.01.2011 14:08
    Photo ID: 409559
    VIRIN: 110510-M-PE262-021
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 1.13 MB
    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF

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