M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks are staged before departure for Operation Banshee on Forward Operating Base Shukvani, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 15, 2012. Tanks were a key element in providing security and deterring conflicts. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Rudy/Released) Forward Operating Base Shukvani Improvement 120915-M-JX299-094

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