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as we begin 2021 . I want to personally 

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thank the joint force soldiers , airmen , 

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sailors and Marines , civilians and 

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families of all of our Indo Pacific 

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allies and partners . Our success is 

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this past year , where their direct 

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result of your teamwork and dedication 

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to stability and peace . Together , we 

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helped safeguard our forces and 

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communities and remain ready to respond 

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to crisis families and communities or 

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the bedrock of everything that we do . 

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We're truly grateful for your support 

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and your sacrifice . Keep taking care 

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of one another integrating with our 

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fellow services , allies and partners . 

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The Navy and Marine Corps team is ready 

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to hit hard any adversary at a moments 

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notice . We overcame many challenges 

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this past year . Together , we're 

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leaning forward posturing for whatever 

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awaits us in the new year . I see a 

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bright new year ahead . Let us continue 

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to strive , think , experiment and 

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innovate to meet future challenges . 

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But the Marines of three meth remain 

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our nation's standing force in the Indo 

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Pacific . I know I can count on all of 

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you