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U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Christopher Garza, of Houston, foreground), watches for encircling insurgents as Capt. Swenson calls for air support. Garza would temporarily lose his hearing and suffer a concussion when a rocket-propelled grenade exploded near him. (Jonathan S. Landay/MCT) (/Jonathan S. Landay / MCT)

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