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    A sandstorm, IED and the squad that overcame [Image 1 of 4]

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    A single soldier in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is captured mid-jump crossing a muddy irrigation ditch or canal in what appears to be an arid, vegetated terrain. The soldier is fully equipped with combat gear including body armor, a tactical vest with magazine pouches, helmet with mounted equipment, and is carrying an assault rifle with an underbarrel attachment. The setting and uniform pattern are consistent with U.S. Marine Corps operations in a region such as Afghanistan.

    GARMSIR DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN

    06.05.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Lance Cpl. Aaron Ferencik jumps across a canal during a security patrol here, June 5. Ferencik, a native of Denver, is the squad leader of 3rd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company. He led his squad through an improvised explosive device strike on May 25. Two casualties were taken during the blast; one Marine is recovering each day at Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., while the other has since rejoined the squad. They were the first unit from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment to take combat related casualties during their deployment here.

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    Date Taken: 06.05.2011
    Date Posted: 09.18.2011 13:52
    Photo ID: 458473
    VIRIN: 110605-M-ED643-001
    Resolution: 1557x2000
    Size: 5.61 MB
    Location: GARMSIR DISTRICT, AF

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