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A Marine’s journey to peace through Kibera

A marine's journey to peace through Kibera, East African That is the only explanation for the unlikely…

2011-08-08

“The Suck”

is a term every Marine knows well. It’s the tough days, the grueling moments, the situations that push you to your limits, and then some. But more than just enduring, Marines learn to embrace “The Suck” as a badge of honor, a testament to resilience, grit, and camaraderie.

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