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    3/4 Marines take, return fire near Gereshk, Afghanistan [Image 4 of 4]

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    3/4 Marines take, return fire near Gereshk, Afghanistan

    PATROL BASE KAKAR, HELMAND PROVINCE,, AFGHANISTAN

    07.24.2011

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Smith 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    PATROL BASE KAKAR, Helmand province, Afghanistan - A Marine from 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, fires an M249 squad automatic weapon at the enemy during a firefight July 24 at Observation Post Kakar, Afghanistan. A squad of Marines on patrol from Patrol Base 302 came under attack. Using superior fire power, the Marines at the post suppressed the contact allowing the patrolling Marines to safely return to the base.

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    Date Taken: 07.24.2011
    Date Posted: 07.30.2011 13:36
    Photo ID: 436564
    VIRIN: 110724-M-OB793-105
    Resolution: 2000x1325
    Size: 1.86 MB
    Location: PATROL BASE KAKAR, HELMAND PROVINCE,, AF

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