Combat Camera Video: US Marines Pull Security for 2009 Afghan Election

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2009 -- Embedded above is a b-roll video of security run by U.S. Marines during the 2009 Afghan elections in the Washir District and Helmand province. Scenes include a Marine patrolling the area, a group of Marines sweeping the area for explosives, locals looking on, Afghan locals being searched before voting and the local people voting at the poll. Produced by Marine Cpl. Aaron Rooks, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Length: 00:04:22.)

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