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Duane Gross, a former enlisted Marine about to be commissioned as a Marine second lieutenant, said he is anxious to return to the force. DoD photo by Donna Miles

Duane Gross, a former enlisted Marine about to be commissioned as a Marine second lieutenant, said he is anxious to return to the force. DoD photo by Donna Miles

Duane Gross, a former enlisted Marine about to be commissioned as a Marine second lieutenant, said he is anxious to return to the force. DoD photo by Donna Miles

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