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posted: Dec 5 2007

A Thrill That You Never Forget

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Private 1st Class Bill Lawler

Narragansett, RI

I had gone a year to college on an athletic scholarship, and I didn't study very hard. I was wandering a little bit when I went into the Marine Corps. By the time I got out of the Marine Corps, my life had been shaped better; I was a different guy. The Marine Corps teaches you and gives you confidence.