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The firing batteries are not permanently assigned to the battalion - they are all on 6-month rotations in Okinawa from the 10th Marine Regiment and the 11th Marine Regiment (Unit Deployment Program (UDP))

They were stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

This Sentry stands fast in front of his guard post despite the rain and wind

Dark Horse

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