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20. I did a bit of research on the book and found.........

Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:58 PM

Mar 2016

that is on the Marine Corps Commandant's reading list. The Marine Corps is dear to my heart, my Dad was in the Corps for 15 years. and I am an Associate Member of the Marine Corps League.

I am going to order it from my library this week. Thanks.

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