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A Marine gives a football to a baby during the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix, Dec. 31, 2011. Marines walked in the parade, handing out footballs and information about the Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which features the nation’s top 100 senior football players.

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A Marine gives a football to a baby during the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix, Dec. 31, 2011. Marines walked in the parade, handing out footballs and information about the Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which features the nation’s top 100 senior football players.

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