A New, 30-Second U.S. Marines Recruiting Video Comes With a Twist

May 12, 2017

The U.S. Marines have unveiled a recruiting video showing footage of a Marine as a kid walking down the school hall; later playing rugby; and then in intense battle in the military.

It may be the first of its kind on national TV, given that the star is an Erin — not an Aaron.

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