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COMBAT OUTPOST CAFFERETTA, AFGHANISTAN

08.22.2008

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Blatter 

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Ryan Thayer and Jonathan Roblespaul, both with the 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, duck while firing an illumination round from an M224 60 mm lightweight mortar June 26, 2010, at Combat Outpost Cafferetta, Afghanistan. The Marines fired the round to light up the sky and prevent enemy fighters from planting improvised explosive devices in the area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Blatter/Released)

• Date Taken: 08.22.2008
• Date Posted: 03.22.2013 05:51
• Photo ID: 892229
• VIRIN: 100626-M-RD673-002
• Resolution: 680x1024
• Size: 322.78 KB
• Location: COMBAT OUTPOST CAFFERETTA, AF