011228-N-2383B-516 At the Marine Corps Base in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Dec, 28, 2001 - LCpl. Chris Cassa of Westford, Mass., positions his weapon in place as he gears up for the evening watch. LCpl Cassa of India Company, 26 MEU(SOC) has been in the fields of Kandahar for two weeks now and has been defending and maintaining security of the base perimeter. 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). 011228-N-2383B-516 U. S. Marine on watch

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