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(door opening)

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(door closing)

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- Good evening, Marines.

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Sergeant Major Woods and
I have a message for you

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and the special people in your lives.

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With Marines conducting fast
paced military operations

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and exercises across Europe and Africa,

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each and every one of you

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are living out our service's mantra.

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Being ready to fight in
any climate and place,

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you are the Marines who are making

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our corps better by learning how

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to fight in the snowy high north.

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You are the Marines who stand ready

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to deploy to dangerous locations in Africa

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where America and its
interests are in danger.

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Today, as we celebrate
the Marine Corps birthday,

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we recognize and honor
these integral members

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of our Marine family.

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- [Sgt. Woods] We ask a lot
of our Marines and sailors.

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Long hours, time away from family,

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and sometimes laying their very lives

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on the line for the sake of the mission.

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- We ask a lot from you,
the friends and families,

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your ability to adapt, to change schools,

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and jobs, your flexibility
to the ever changing demands

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of a life in service,

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and your patience is truly admirable.

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- [Sgt. Woods] United
States Marine Corps forces

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in Europe and Africa could not accomplish

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its mission without your sacrifice.

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We thank you for your service.

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- Your support means the world to us.

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It enables mere men and women
to become something more.

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We are one community.

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So this message is not just
for those who wear the uniform.

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To our spouses, family, and friends,

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happy 243rd Marine Corps birthday.

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(uplifting music)