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Deuxcents

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3. I am not military but both my parents were in WWII. My dad, Marine. My mom, Women's Navy

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Original post)

Sat Mar 1, 2025, 10:26 PM

Mar 1

I will never know the horrors of combat but what I do know is… I owe my freedom to so many and for that, I am forever grateful. Saying thank you is not enough, I’m sure, but my heart and support for my country and those who served are beyond words.

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This is very, very emotional to me. [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Mar 1 OP

Love Ya Teammate BOSSHOG Mar 1 #1

Love ya back. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 1 #2

I am not military but both my parents were in WWII. My dad, Marine. My mom, Women's Navy Deuxcents Mar 1 #3

I cannot express my gratitude for this post. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 1 #4

And I cannot express my pain watching this country being torn apart as I try to remain hopeful. Deuxcents Mar 1 #7

I was involuntary Army, but Semper Fi! surfered Mar 1 #5

Semper Fi bother. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 1 #6