A Marine dog handler from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Forward Operating Base Duluth, and Smash, the improvised explosive detection dog, prepared themselves for a steak dinner. The steak dinner was provided by Steak Mission Team. The STM is a nonprofit organization that traveled 7,000 miles to say thank you by grilling a delicious steak meal for the service members on the frontlines. "Smash loved it too," said her dog handler. Steak Team Mission grills Afghanistan 120502-N-LS301-310

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