011230-N-2383B-509 KANDAHAR (December 30, 2001) -- At a forward operating base in Kandahar, Afghanistan a Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Air Combat Element (ACE) touches up his chin of hair stubble as he maintains proper hygiene out in the field. Marines are in Afghanistan operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera, Fleet Combat Camera Atlantic (RELEASED). 011230-N-2383B-509 Marine

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