Lance Cpl. Jordan Pettid, a mortarman with Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, adjusts the sight on an M252 81mm mortar system during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 19, 2014. During the two-day operation, Marines with Charley Co. watched over nearby routes close to Camp Dwyer and the surrounding area to help mitigate enemy insurgents smuggling small arms weapons and explosive material through the area. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released) Marines, sailors with Charley Company ensure Camp DwyerE28099s safety in Helmand province 140725-M-YZ0

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Lance Cpl. Jordan Pettid, a mortarman with Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, adjusts the sight on an M252 81mm mortar system during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 19, 2014. During the two-day operation, Marines with Charley Co. watched over nearby routes close to Camp Dwyer and the surrounding area to help mitigate enemy insurgents smuggling small arms weapons and explosive material through the area. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released) Marines, sailors with Charley Company ensure Camp DwyerE28099s safety in Helmand province 140725-M-YZ032-678

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