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Marine Corps Pfc. Johnny Mendez hugs his brother, Edwin Mendez, after a Marine Corps basic training graduation ceremony in Parris Island, S.C., July 8, 2016. Mendez graduated after three months of Marine Corps basic training. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper

Brother Embrace

Marine Corps Pfc. Johnny Mendez hugs his brother, Edwin Mendez, after a Marine Corps basic training graduation ceremony in Parris Island, S.C., July 8, 2016. Mendez graduated after three months of Marine Corps basic training. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper

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