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Lejeune corporal killed in Helmand fighting
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Posted : Tuesday Mar 16, 2010 15:05:18 EDT
Posted : Tuesday Mar 16, 2010 15:05:18 EDT
A North Carolina-based Marine died Sunday during combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, the Defense Department announced Tuesday.
Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto, 26, of Largo, Fla., was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, based out of Camp Lejeune.
More information was not immediately available.
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A Marine carry team carries a transfer case containing the remains of Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto, on March 16 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Porto, 26, died March 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
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