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A PARENT'S GUIDE TO THE MARINE CORPS

Whether it's the Toys for Tots program at home or disaster relief halfway around the world, Marines are there to help those less fortunate than themselves.

Marines as humanitarians.
When a massive landslide destroyed an entire village in the Philippines in early 2006, Marines responded to the call. Whether it's a local effort here in the United States or disaster relief halfway around the world, Marines have a deep felt empathy for those in need, and the training, values, and discipline to make a positive difference.