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" In high school, I was voted 'Most Humorous' in my senior class. "
Rob Riggle
Senior
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" I just love the Corps. I love the brotherhood, the camaraderie. I thank anyone in uniform who serves their fellow man. I love this country for so many reasons. We have such a great country here, and it's worth defending, and it's worth sacrificing for. "
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