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Marines , sailors , soldiers , airmen ,

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guardians and the rest of the joint

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team . As we gather this holiday season ,

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Sergeant Major Elliott . And I want to

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take a moment to express our deepest

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gratitude and acknowledge all you do

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for our great nation , your own waver

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and dedication , tireless work ethic

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and drive for excellence . Continue to

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demonstrate the United States

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commitment to our allies , partners and

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global security in the spirit of this

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festive season , let us reflect on the

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incredible accomplishments we've

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achieved . Our resilience and

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professionalism is vibrant , strong and

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unwavering because our American

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military families remain the backbone

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of our success . I know those successes

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come at a cost and we must never lose

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sight of our mission . May the joy of

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the holidays fill your hearts and the

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camaraderie we share , continue to

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strengthen our bonds on behalf of us ,

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Marine Corps forces , Europe and Africa ,

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happy holidays and semper Fidelis .