A US Marine smiles as a child runs in front of him during a clearing operation December 19, 2013 in Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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A US Marine smiles as a child runs in front of him during a clearing operation December 19, 2013 in Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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Size: 3478px × 5150px
Location: Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan
Photo credit: © US Marines Photo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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