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Major changes for Marines in Afghanistan

By Dan Lamothe - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Mar 7, 2012 15:50:18 EST

Marines in Afghanistan face a summer of transition that will include a massive drawdown, continued fighting in northern Helmand province and Afghan forces taking a more prominent combat role, according to the departing top officer in the region.

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