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Thousands of americans who have borne, and still bear, the title marine are testimony that once a marine, always a marine. During this summer young men still in collage learn to work as a team, fight, and become physically qualified to be a proper marine officer. Press release for one bullet away published by houghton. The making of a marine officer paperback bargain price, september 7, 2006. One bullet away audiobook by nathaniel fick official.
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