"Battle for Hearts and Minds (Danfung Dennis)" (by Danfung Dennis)

US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, begin a foot patrol in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:31:15 +0000

US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, begin a foot patrol in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, search for Taliban insurgents after a fire fight in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:31:39 +0000

US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, search for Taliban insurgents after a fire fight in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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An Afghan soldier fires at insurgents in Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on May 25, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:32:22 +0000

An Afghan soldier fires at insurgents in Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on May 25, 2009.
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An improvised explosive device detonates a few feet away from US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Afghan soldiers in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009. One Afghan soldier was killed.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:33:20 +0000

An improvised explosive device detonates a few feet away from US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Afghan soldiers in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009. One Afghan soldier was killed.
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A US Marine runs during a fire fight with insurgents in the village of Donga, the Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on May 26, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:33:47 +0000

A US Marine runs during a fire fight with insurgents in the village of Donga, the Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on May 26, 2009.
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An Afghan soldier engages in a fire fight with insurgents in the village of Donga the Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on May 26, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:34:11 +0000

An Afghan soldier engages in a fire fight with insurgents in the village of Donga the Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on May 26, 2009.
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US Army soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division fire mortars at insurgents in the Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on June 7, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:34:42 +0000

US Army soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division fire mortars at insurgents in the Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on June 7, 2009.
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A US Marine of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, takes cover during a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:35:07 +0000

A US Marine of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, takes cover during a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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US Marine Corporal Tran of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, screams after an improvised explosive device detonates during a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:35:34 +0000

US Marine Corporal Tran of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, screams after an improvised explosive device detonates during a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, carry Lance Corporal Charles Sharp, from Adairsville, Georgia, after he was shot in the neck during a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009. He died shortly after.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:36:00 +0000

US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, carry Lance Corporal Charles Sharp, from Adairsville, Georgia, after he was shot in the neck during a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009. He died shortly after.
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Afghan soldiers examine the body of their fellow soldier after a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:36:42 +0000

Afghan soldiers examine the body of their fellow soldier after a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, carry the body of Lance Corporal Charles Sharp, from Adairsville, Georgia, after he was killed in a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:37:17 +0000

US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, carry the body of Lance Corporal Charles Sharp, from Adairsville, Georgia, after he was killed in a battle with Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, carry a wounded Marine to a rescue helicopter in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:37:34 +0000

US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, carry a wounded Marine to a rescue helicopter in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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A US Marine of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, smokes a cigarette in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:38:16 +0000

A US Marine of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, smokes a cigarette in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, sleep on the ground after a long day of fighting Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:38:36 +0000

US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, sleep on the ground after a long day of fighting Taliban insurgents in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, rest in 120 degree (45 C) heat in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:39:07 +0000

US Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, rest in 120 degree (45 C) heat in Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in July, 2009.
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