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now a trusted Shellback — baptized in the waters of Neptune's domain

The Follow-On Force — 5th Marine Brigade

and Army reserve units in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

The group helped pioneer the close air support doctrine that would become the hallmark of Marine aviation

the "Cowboys

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