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J. D. Vance: “Within weeks after [9/11], the 15th Marine Expeditionary…”

Featuring: J. D. Vance, Republican | Vice President of the United States | National

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VP Vance delivers remarks at Marines 250th anniversary

Published | Video Starts at 20:43

… Marines have repeatedly earned our reputation as the first to fight and the last to leave. And as all of you know, that legacy only grew stronger after 9 11. Within weeks after [9/11], the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit... helped launch the most ambitious amphibious assault in the history of the United States of America. And that's just how Marines are wired. No matter where, no matter when, the Corps will always uphold its reputation for discipline and for unshakable focus. (20:43–20:59)

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Asserts that shortly after 9/11, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in a significant amphibious assault.

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