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Marines line up behind a blast blanket to prepare for a door breach during a live-fire exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 26, 2016. The Marines participated in the exercise to experience working together while keeping their focus on accomplishing their mission. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall

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Marines line up behind a blast blanket to prepare for a door breach during a live-fire exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 26, 2016. The Marines participated in the exercise to experience working together while keeping their focus on accomplishing their mission. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall

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