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A child reaches to catch a small bean bag while a Marine smiles and looks on.

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Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Iannarelli plays a game with his daughter during a Month of the Military Child event at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, April 21, 2023.

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Tags: California, Marine Corps, military children
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush VIRIN: 230421-M-HL316-1386Y.JPG

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