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The Eric M. Smith Gen. Eric Smith and the Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz wish you all a #MerryChristmas and stress the importance of your service and your efforts. Merry Christmas #Marines, and here's to a fantastic year.

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Jenny B1 year ago

@usmc_commandant @USMCSgtMaj Merry Christmas ✝️. Thank you! 🙏

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@usmc_commandant @USMCSgtMaj Happy holidays! Semper Fi

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@usmc_commandant @USMCSgtMaj Merry Christmas Marines🎄🫡🫶

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@usmc_commandant @USMCSgtMaj Semper Fidelis and Merry Christmas.

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@usmc_commandant @USMCSgtMaj Merry Christmas #Marines

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@usmc_commandant @USMCSgtMaj "Merry Christmas" 🎅 🎄 🙏 Semper Fi!

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