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Gunnery Sergeant Boyde Allen patrols Koru Cheray market, in Marjah, Afghanistan. Allen, who is approached by children wanting candy, serves with the 9th Marines. (Saeed Shah/MCT) (SAEED SHAH/MCT)

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