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^(dramatic orchestral music)

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^- Today the 13th MEU makes history.

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^- Today, you make history.

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- [Chandler] As we combine the expeditionary capabilities

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of our command, air, ground, and logistics elements,

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we begin our training as a MEU

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so we will be ready to answer the nation's call.

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30 years after our foundation was built,

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our legacy continues.

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The 13th MEU will be the first MEU

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based in the continental U.S.

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to deploy with the F-35 coming from VMFA-211.

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Today we become a team.

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We will train and we will be ready to fight.

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Welcome to the Fighting 13th.