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Marine from Virginia dies in Afghanistan

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The Department of Defense says a Marine from Virginia has died in battle in Afghanistan.

Officials say 36-year-old Staff Sgt. Gregory Copes of Lynch Station died Aug. 17 while supporting combat operations in Farah province.

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