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Honoring a true "Marine's Marine" today ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sergeant Major John M. Malnar (1926-1968) was a legendary "Mustang" who rose through the ranks to become one of the most respected senior enlisted leaders in the history of the 4th Marine Regiment. A veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam,...

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