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Corps Cuddle

Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Prima kisses his son at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 9, 2022, upon returning from a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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Tags: Military Families, Marine Corps, military children, Prioritizing People
Credit: Marine Corps Cpl. Henry Rodriguez VIRIN: 221009-M-HV456-1300Y.JPG

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