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AL-ASAD, Iraq (August 21, 2008) – Cpl. Christopher M. Whitney, 22, Marlboro, Vt., kicks dirt over a mock improvised explosive device while Sgt. Wesley A. Laney, 25, Charleston, S.C., prepares wiring for the “IED” here Aug. 21. Both Marines, squad leaders with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, attended the Counter IED Trainer-the-Trainer course, which teaches Marines how to teach region-specific CIED tactics and techniques. (Photo by Cpl. G.P. Ingersoll)