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20 July 2009
Marines on the march

Marines on the march. US Marines from 31 Marine Expeditionary Unit (31MEU) – part of Blue Force, make their way along the East West road towards Sam Hill.

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United States Marine Corps, Lance Corporal (LCPL) Sean Leahy, 22 from Indianapolis, Indiana, with the 3/5 Kilo Battalion Landing Team - part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31MEU). LCPL Leahy patrols along the Main Supply Route (MSR) to marry up with Australian troops.

(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Rey Castro, 34 from Los Angeles California, takes a fire position on the side of the Main Supply Route. SSGT Castro, part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits to move with the rest of his Marines down the road to meet up with Australian troops.

(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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United States Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, shuffle down a Main Supply Route (MSR) to meet up with Australian Troops. Their job - deny Red Forces freedom of movement in the area.

(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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United States Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, move in force as they patrol down the Main Supply Route (MSR) to deny Red Force freedom of movement.

(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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