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131:Engagements
123:Nickname(s)
113:Garrison/HQ
1215:Marine One
930:Battalions
684:Leadership
577:References
233:Airfield,
149:Commanders
126:Hellhounds
48:Allegiance
1594:HMLAT-303
1017:Personnel
1008:Personnel
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935:Regiments
913:Structure
897:Auxiliary
734:2000–2009
729:1942–1959
475:with one
356:Streamer
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215:aircraft.
173:logistics
156:commander
86:Logistics
1672:Category
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1647:MWSS-372
1642:MWSS-371
1637:3rd LAAD
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1589:HMLA-267
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1488:VMFA-211
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1446:VMGR-352
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1073:Training
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858:Atlantic
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555:See also
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362:Year(s)
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255:Khe Sanh
1622:MWCS-38
1614:MACG-38
1599:VMM-364
1579:VMM-164
1574:MALS-39
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1320:Gung ho
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