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Three Marines die in Afghanistan, one from Va.

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Three Marines were killed serving our country in Afghanistan.

One was from Northern Virginia.

The men died Friday during combat in the Helmand Province.

Their names are Capt. Matthew P. Manoukian, 29, of Los Altos Hills, Calif., Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Jeschke, 31, of Herndon, Va., and Staff Sgt. Sky R. Mote, 27, of El Dorado, Calif.

The U.S. Military is still investigating.