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A Marine holds the hands of two children as other people walk in the background during daylight.

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Marine Corps Pvt. Andre Zuniga spends time with his family during Family Day at Parris Island Recruit Depot, S.C., Sept. 19, 2024. Family Day gives new Marines a chance to spend time with their loved ones before graduation.

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Tags: South Carolina, Military Families, Marine Corps, military children
Credit: Marine Corps Pfc. Van Hoang VIRIN: 240919-M-VH019-1342Y.JPG

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