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Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Ildefonso “Pancho” Colon Jr. speaks about his military experience during an interview in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Aug. 12, 2016. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

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Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran retired Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Ildefonso “Pancho” Colon Jr. speaks about his military experience during an interview in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Aug. 12, 2016. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

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