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orangecrush

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5. Honorable.

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #4)

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 08:37 PM

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I grew up in integrated public housing in the 60s - 70's.

Had two brothers (not slang) for neighbors who served in the Marines together.

They drive a bright red van (Marine colors)

Two of the finest men I've ever known.

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The Montfort Point Marines Hegseth doesn't want you to know about [View all] orangecrush Saturday OP

Has he erased their history? I know he's erased Jackie Robinson and other prominent African Americans military history. ChicagoTeamster Saturday #1

Not yet. orangecrush Saturday #2

This Marine will vehemently oppose any such move, as I know most of my fellow Marines will. nt. MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #4

Honorable. orangecrush Saturday #5

Tell your brothers, from one brother Marine to other brother Marines, MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #7

Correction orangecrush Yesterday #8

montford point is camp lejeune rampartd Saturday #3

... orangecrush Saturday #6