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Pvt. Kyle Phillip Lejeune stands with his recruit training platoon at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego earlier this year. The Chicago native and 2003 Sandwich High School graduate recently joined the ranks alongside four other Lejeunes, including his great-great grandfather, the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune. Photo courtesy of the Lejeune family.

Pvt. Kyle Phillip Lejeune stands with his recruit training platoon at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego earlier this year. The Chicago native and 2003 Sandwich High School graduate recently joined the ranks alongside four other Lejeunes, including his great-great grandfather, the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune. Photo courtesy of the Lejeune family.

Photo by Sgt. Luis Agostini

Official blues photo.

Official blues photo.

Photo by SSgt. Gregory Thomas

Official blues photo

Official blues photo

Photo by SSgt. Gregory Thomas

Capt. Elgin Young, RS Lansing's Operations Officer, and Sgt. Eric Snow present Savanna M. Cunningham with the Distinguished Athlete award and the NROTC scholarship May 15, 2007 at Swartz Creek High School.

Capt. Elgin Young, RS Lansing's Operations Officer, and Sgt. Eric Snow present Savanna M. Cunningham with the Distinguished Athlete award and the NROTC scholarship May 15, 2007 at Swartz Creek High School.

Photo by Sgt. Donald Bohanner

Kevin Kasal, right, and Kelly Kasal, along with Kelly's girlfriend, Sarah Winters, speak to their brother, Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, after he was awarded the Navy Cross on May 1, 2006, via live video teleconference at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. The VTC was arranged in order to allow Gerald Kasal, the Marine's severely ill father who couldn't travel, to witness the ceremony. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 30. Kasal, who was also promoted to the rank of sergeant major during the ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., earned the Marine Corps' second highest award for combat heroism by selflessly shielding a Marine from an exploding grenade thus saving his life in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Kasal, a 39-year-old native of Afton, Iowa, is scheduled to return to his home state at the end of May to serves as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps recruiting station headquartered in Des Moines. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Kevin Kasal, right, and Kelly Kasal, along with Kelly's girlfriend, Sarah Winters, speak to their brother, Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, after he was awarded the Navy Cross on May 1, 2006, via live video teleconference at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. The VTC was arranged in order to allow Gerald Kasal, the Marine's severely ill father who couldn't travel, to witness the ceremony. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 30. Kasal, who was also promoted to the rank of sergeant major during the ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., earned the Marine Corps' second highest award for combat heroism by selflessly shielding a Marine from an exploding grenade thus saving his life in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Kasal, a 39-year-old native of Afton, Iowa, is scheduled to return to his home state at the end of May to serves as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps recruiting station headquartered in Des Moines. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Kelly Kasal, left, and Kevin Kasal watch as their brother, Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, is awarded the Navy Cross on May 1, 2006, via live video teleconference at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. The VTC was arranged in order to allow Gerald Kasal, the Marine's severely ill father who couldn't travel, to witness the ceremony. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 30. Kasal, who was also promoted to the rank of sergeant major during the ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., earned the Marine Corps' second highest award for combat heroism by selflessly shielding a Marine from an exploding grenade thus saving his life in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Kasal, a 39-year-old native of Afton, Iowa, is scheduled to return to his home state at the end of May to serves as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps recruiting station headquartered in Des Moines. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Kelly Kasal, left, and Kevin Kasal watch as their brother, Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, is awarded the Navy Cross on May 1, 2006, via live video teleconference at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. The VTC was arranged in order to allow Gerald Kasal, the Marine's severely ill father who couldn't travel, to witness the ceremony. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 30. Kasal, who was also promoted to the rank of sergeant major during the ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., earned the Marine Corps' second highest award for combat heroism by selflessly shielding a Marine from an exploding grenade thus saving his life in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Kasal, a 39-year-old native of Afton, Iowa, is scheduled to return to his home state at the end of May to serves as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps recruiting station headquartered in Des Moines. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Kelly Kasal, left, and Kevin Kasal watch as their brother, Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, is awarded the Navy Cross on May 1, 2006, via live video teleconference at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. The VTC was arranged in order to allow Gerald Kasal, the Marine's severely ill father who couldn't travel, to witness the ceremony. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 30. Kasal, who was also promoted to the rank of sergeant major during the ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., earned the Marine Corps' second highest award for combat heroism by selflessly shielding a Marine from an exploding grenade thus saving his life in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Kasal, a 39-year-old native of Afton, Iowa, is scheduled to return to his home state at the end of May to serves as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps recruiting station headquartered in Des Moines. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Kelly Kasal, left, and Kevin Kasal watch as their brother, Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, is awarded the Navy Cross on May 1, 2006, via live video teleconference at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. The VTC was arranged in order to allow Gerald Kasal, the Marine's severely ill father who couldn't travel, to witness the ceremony. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 30. Kasal, who was also promoted to the rank of sergeant major during the ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., earned the Marine Corps' second highest award for combat heroism by selflessly shielding a Marine from an exploding grenade thus saving his life in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Kasal, a 39-year-old native of Afton, Iowa, is scheduled to return to his home state at the end of May to serves as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps recruiting station headquartered in Des Moines. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Sergeant Mario Lute, recruiter, Recruiting Substation South East Indianapolis, Recruiting Station Indianapolis, enjoys a few minutes with his wife between appointments at his office Jan. 19. According to Lute, making a spouse a part of recruiting will make them less resistant to the duty.

Sergeant Mario Lute, recruiter, Recruiting Substation South East Indianapolis, Recruiting Station Indianapolis, enjoys a few minutes with his wife between appointments at his office Jan. 19. According to Lute, making a spouse a part of recruiting will make them less resistant to the duty.

Photo by Sgt. Jason D. Gallentine

Recruiter Gunnery Sgt. Ciriaco R. Ayala, left, looks on as Rick Reitz, computer specialist, attempts to connect to a wireless network from within Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 23, 2005. Expanding their limited Web access in the Midwest, all 9th Marine Corps District recruiters are scheduled to soon be able to connect to the Internet using improved laptops and high-speed wireless modems. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Recruiter Gunnery Sgt. Ciriaco R. Ayala, left, looks on as Rick Reitz, computer specialist, attempts to connect to a wireless network from within Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 23, 2005. Expanding their limited Web access in the Midwest, all 9th Marine Corps District recruiters are scheduled to soon be able to connect to the Internet using improved laptops and high-speed wireless modems. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Sergeant Joshua J. Nodurft, RSS Fargo recruiter, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Nov. 15, from Maj. Aaron Marx, Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer, for life-saving actions in January 2004.

Sergeant Joshua J. Nodurft, RSS Fargo recruiter, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Nov. 15, from Maj. Aaron Marx, Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer, for life-saving actions in January 2004.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Johnson

Decorated motorcycles honoring fallen Marines lined up to start the first Heroes Ride.

Decorated motorcycles honoring fallen Marines lined up to start the first Heroes Ride.

Photo by Sgt. Kimberly Leone

Staff Sgt. Esteban Rosas, RSS St. Cloud SNCOIC, RS Twin Cities, recently received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his heroic actions in helping apprehend a fleeing suspect from police capture.

Staff Sgt. Esteban Rosas, RSS St. Cloud SNCOIC, RS Twin Cities, recently received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his heroic actions in helping apprehend a fleeing suspect from police capture.

Photo by Sgt. Josh Johnson

Staff Sgt. Esteban Rosas, RSS St. Cloud SNCOIC, RS Twin Cities, recently received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his heroic actions in helping apprehend a fleeing suspect from police capture.

Staff Sgt. Esteban Rosas, RSS St. Cloud SNCOIC, RS Twin Cities, recently received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his heroic actions in helping apprehend a fleeing suspect from police capture.

Photo by Sgt. Josh Johnson

Staff Sgt. Jason M. Duggar and Gunnery Sgt. Terry Love of RSS Flint discuss community relations with local radio station. Working on all recruiting aspects helped lead RS Lansing to score the top spot among 9th Marine Corps District recruiting stations.

Staff Sgt. Jason M. Duggar and Gunnery Sgt. Terry Love of RSS Flint discuss community relations with local radio station. Working on all recruiting aspects helped lead RS Lansing to score the top spot among 9th Marine Corps District recruiting stations.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey A. Janowiec

Katherine Hass, a 21-year-old officer candidate from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis., finds her azimuth during the land navigation course at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 12, while a staff member supervises. Hass was one of nearly 200 candidates to take part in the 9th Marine Corps District's Officer Candidate School preparatory weekend, where they were given a taste of OCS training. The candidates experienced the yelling of platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions, and finding their way through a land navigation course.

Katherine Hass, a 21-year-old officer candidate from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis., finds her azimuth during the land navigation course at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 12, while a staff member supervises. Hass was one of nearly 200 candidates to take part in the 9th Marine Corps District's Officer Candidate School preparatory weekend, where they were given a taste of OCS training. The candidates experienced the yelling of platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions, and finding their way through a land navigation course.

Photo by LCpl. Bryan Eberly

Officer candidates watch a platoon sergeant perform basic Marine Corps Martial Arts Program movements with a candidate at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 12. Nearly 200 candidates participated in the 9th Marine Corps District's Officer Candidate School preparatory weekend, which gave them a taste of OCS training. The candidates experienced the yelling of four platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions and finding their way through a land navigation course.

Officer candidates watch a platoon sergeant perform basic Marine Corps Martial Arts Program movements with a candidate at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 12. Nearly 200 candidates participated in the 9th Marine Corps District's Officer Candidate School preparatory weekend, which gave them a taste of OCS training. The candidates experienced the yelling of four platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions and finding their way through a land navigation course.

Photo by LCpl. Bryan Eberly

Gunnery Sgt. Avery Cruz, an Officer Candidate School platoon sergeant, gives guidance to his candidate platoon sergeant during the 9th Marine Corps District's OCS Preparatory Weekend April 12 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Cruz was one of four platoon sergeants to help bring a taste of OCS to nearly 200 candidates. The preview let candidates experience the yelling of platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions and finding their way through a land navigation course.

Gunnery Sgt. Avery Cruz, an Officer Candidate School platoon sergeant, gives guidance to his candidate platoon sergeant during the 9th Marine Corps District's OCS Preparatory Weekend April 12 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Cruz was one of four platoon sergeants to help bring a taste of OCS to nearly 200 candidates. The preview let candidates experience the yelling of platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions and finding their way through a land navigation course.

Photo by LCpl. Bryan Eberly

Gunnery Sgt. Ilein Taipe, an Officer Candidate School platoon sergeant, gives her platoon of officer candidates a briefing on what's in store for them during the 9th Marine Corps District's OCS Preparatory Weekend April 11 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Taipe was one of four platoon sergeants who helped bring a taste of OCS to nearly 200 candidates

Gunnery Sgt. Ilein Taipe, an Officer Candidate School platoon sergeant, gives her platoon of officer candidates a briefing on what's in store for them during the 9th Marine Corps District's OCS Preparatory Weekend April 11 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Taipe was one of four platoon sergeants who helped bring a taste of OCS to nearly 200 candidates

Photo by LCpl. Bryan Eberly

Gunnery Sgt. Max Coons, an Officer Candidate School platoon sergeant, rushes his platoon out of a building at the 9th Marine Corps District's OCS Preparatory Weekend April 11 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Coons was one of four platoon sergeants to help bring a taste of OCS to nearly 200 candidates. The preview let candidates experience the yelling of platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions and finding their way through a land navigation course.

Gunnery Sgt. Max Coons, an Officer Candidate School platoon sergeant, rushes his platoon out of a building at the 9th Marine Corps District's OCS Preparatory Weekend April 11 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Coons was one of four platoon sergeants to help bring a taste of OCS to nearly 200 candidates. The preview let candidates experience the yelling of platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions and finding their way through a land navigation course.

Photo by LCpl. Bryan Eberly

As a lance corporal in 2005, Victor Perez pins corporal rank insignia on his wife Cpl. Kara Perez during her promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Although Kara no longer out ranks her husband, Victor still calls her his "Sugar Mama" because her financial entitlements give her the larger paycheck of the two sergeants.

As a lance corporal in 2005, Victor Perez pins corporal rank insignia on his wife Cpl. Kara Perez during her promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Although Kara no longer out ranks her husband, Victor still calls her his "Sugar Mama" because her financial entitlements give her the larger paycheck of the two sergeants.

Photo by Courtesy of Perez family

Pvt. Kyle Phillip Lejeune stands with his recruit training platoon at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego earlier this year. The Chicago native and 2003 Sandwich High School graduate recently joined the ranks alongside four other Lejeunes, including his great-great grandfather, the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune. Photo courtesy of the Lejeune family.

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Capt. Elgin Young, RS Lansing's Operations Officer, and Sgt. Eric Snow present Savanna M. Cunningham with the Distinguished Athlete award and the NROTC scholarship May 15, 2007 at Swartz Creek High School.

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Kevin Kasal, right, and Kelly Kasal, along with Kelly's girlfriend, Sarah Winters, speak to their brother, Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, after he was awarded the Navy Cross on May 1, 2006, via live video teleconference at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. The VTC was arranged in order to allow Gerald Kasal, the Marine's severely ill father who couldn't travel, to witness the ceremony. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 30. Kasal, who was also promoted to the rank of sergeant major during the ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., earned the Marine Corps' second highest award for combat heroism by selflessly shielding a Marine from an exploding grenade thus saving his life in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Kasal, a 39-year-old native of Afton, Iowa, is scheduled to return to his home state at the end of May to serves as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps recruiting station headquartered in Des Moines. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

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Kelly Kasal, left, and Kevin Kasal watch as their brother, Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, is awarded the Navy Cross on May 1, 2006, via live video teleconference at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. The VTC was arranged in order to allow Gerald Kasal, the Marine's severely ill father who couldn't travel, to witness the ceremony. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 30. Kasal, who was also promoted to the rank of sergeant major during the ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., earned the Marine Corps' second highest award for combat heroism by selflessly shielding a Marine from an exploding grenade thus saving his life in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Kasal, a 39-year-old native of Afton, Iowa, is scheduled to return to his home state at the end of May to serves as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps recruiting station headquartered in Des Moines. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

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Kelly Kasal, left, and Kevin Kasal watch as their brother, Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, is awarded the Navy Cross on May 1, 2006, via live video teleconference at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. The VTC was arranged in order to allow Gerald Kasal, the Marine's severely ill father who couldn't travel, to witness the ceremony. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 30. Kasal, who was also promoted to the rank of sergeant major during the ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., earned the Marine Corps' second highest award for combat heroism by selflessly shielding a Marine from an exploding grenade thus saving his life in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Kasal, a 39-year-old native of Afton, Iowa, is scheduled to return to his home state at the end of May to serves as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps recruiting station headquartered in Des Moines. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

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Sergeant Mario Lute, recruiter, Recruiting Substation South East Indianapolis, Recruiting Station Indianapolis, enjoys a few minutes with his wife between appointments at his office Jan. 19. According to Lute, making a spouse a part of recruiting will make them less resistant to the duty.

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Recruiter Gunnery Sgt. Ciriaco R. Ayala, left, looks on as Rick Reitz, computer specialist, attempts to connect to a wireless network from within Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 23, 2005. Expanding their limited Web access in the Midwest, all 9th Marine Corps District recruiters are scheduled to soon be able to connect to the Internet using improved laptops and high-speed wireless modems. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

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Sergeant Joshua J. Nodurft, RSS Fargo recruiter, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Nov. 15, from Maj. Aaron Marx, Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer, for life-saving actions in January 2004.

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Decorated motorcycles honoring fallen Marines lined up to start the first Heroes Ride.

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Staff Sgt. Esteban Rosas, RSS St. Cloud SNCOIC, RS Twin Cities, recently received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his heroic actions in helping apprehend a fleeing suspect from police capture.

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Staff Sgt. Esteban Rosas, RSS St. Cloud SNCOIC, RS Twin Cities, recently received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his heroic actions in helping apprehend a fleeing suspect from police capture.

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Staff Sgt. Jason M. Duggar and Gunnery Sgt. Terry Love of RSS Flint discuss community relations with local radio station. Working on all recruiting aspects helped lead RS Lansing to score the top spot among 9th Marine Corps District recruiting stations.

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Katherine Hass, a 21-year-old officer candidate from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis., finds her azimuth during the land navigation course at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 12, while a staff member supervises. Hass was one of nearly 200 candidates to take part in the 9th Marine Corps District's Officer Candidate School preparatory weekend, where they were given a taste of OCS training. The candidates experienced the yelling of platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions, and finding their way through a land navigation course.

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Officer candidates watch a platoon sergeant perform basic Marine Corps Martial Arts Program movements with a candidate at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 12. Nearly 200 candidates participated in the 9th Marine Corps District's Officer Candidate School preparatory weekend, which gave them a taste of OCS training. The candidates experienced the yelling of four platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions and finding their way through a land navigation course.

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Gunnery Sgt. Avery Cruz, an Officer Candidate School platoon sergeant, gives guidance to his candidate platoon sergeant during the 9th Marine Corps District's OCS Preparatory Weekend April 12 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Cruz was one of four platoon sergeants to help bring a taste of OCS to nearly 200 candidates. The preview let candidates experience the yelling of platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions and finding their way through a land navigation course.

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Gunnery Sgt. Ilein Taipe, an Officer Candidate School platoon sergeant, gives her platoon of officer candidates a briefing on what's in store for them during the 9th Marine Corps District's OCS Preparatory Weekend April 11 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Taipe was one of four platoon sergeants who helped bring a taste of OCS to nearly 200 candidates

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Gunnery Sgt. Max Coons, an Officer Candidate School platoon sergeant, rushes his platoon out of a building at the 9th Marine Corps District's OCS Preparatory Weekend April 11 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Coons was one of four platoon sergeants to help bring a taste of OCS to nearly 200 candidates. The preview let candidates experience the yelling of platoon sergeants, running a physical fitness test in harsh conditions and finding their way through a land navigation course.

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As a lance corporal in 2005, Victor Perez pins corporal rank insignia on his wife Cpl. Kara Perez during her promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Although Kara no longer out ranks her husband, Victor still calls her his "Sugar Mama" because her financial entitlements give her the larger paycheck of the two sergeants.

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