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The Marines of 1st Platoon Golf Company are still fighting to retain ground they took from the Taliban in early July. The platoon is part of the Marines' 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment — known as "America's Battalion — and has managed to stay safe, despite many close calls. As a result, a few of the men have developed some unusual tactics for staying safe; one, for example, involves a mustache. You can listen to the men's thoughts on their situation through the audio player below.
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A Despite the dangers, the Marines of 1st Platoon Golf Company have managed to stay free of casualties in Afghanistan, fueling superstitious rituals while dressing. A Marine prepares for a day of patrols in Helmand River valley.
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