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Two parallel lines of kids covered in colorful paint throw paint on two small children as they run down the center.

Colorful Celebration

Military children participate in Marine Corps Community Services and Semper Fit’s Splash of Color run in Laurel Bay, S.C., Aug. 3, 2023, to celebrate students returning to school.

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Tags: military children, marine corps, military families
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier VIRIN: 230803-M-RR386-1265M.JPG

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The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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