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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

Sgt. Justin M. Hansen
USMC
Sgt. Justin M. Hansen

The Department of Defense announced the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Justin M. Hansen, 26, of Traverse City, Mich., died July 24 while conducting combat operations in Badghis province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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