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Sergeant thomas humphries unit suffered one of the highest rates of casualties in the war. morale and pride, he says, remains high as well. i m sergeant humphrey, united states marine corps and want to say merry christmas to my boys in afghanistan, i think about you guys every day and i m praying for you. reporter: gabriel martinez lost his days in a blast attack the day after thanksgiving. i just want to give the biggest shoutout to, you know, all my marines out there serving in afghanistan and first battali battalion, i wish i could be there with you guys but wish you the best of holidays and, you know, semper fi and i m out here recovering and i will see you guys when you come home. reporter: sergeant hayward says it is all about getting home for the holidays. i think everybody just wants to get out of here and go be around friends and family for holidays. reporter: the journey back. barbara starr, cnn, washington. ....

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