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    2nd Battalion, 4th Marines charge Alekhine’s Gun [Image 10 of 13]

    2nd Battalion, 4th Marines charge Alekhine’s Gun

    PATROL BASE HABIB, HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    02.16.2012

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Storm 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    The Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines exiting an underground area. Every building in the city was thoroughly searched during Operation Alekhine’s Gun, a heliborne and motorized raid into an area known for corruption and enemy occupation. Marines made use of their mobilized speed and night vision capability to disrupt and confuse enemy operations in the city of Shah Karez.

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    Date Taken: 02.16.2012
    Date Posted: 02.16.2012 05:39
    Photo ID: 525572
    VIRIN: 120210-M-EV518-786
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 1.79 MB
    Location: PATROL BASE HABIB, HELMAND PROVINCE, AF

    Web Views: 404
    Downloads: 31

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