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LIVING HISTORY DETACHMENT BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE

The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story:

The Living History Detachment is looking for new members to carry on the proud history of the Marine Corps.

About once a month, members of the detachment dress up in World War II-style Marine Corps uniforms, set up a display tent complete with period-correct weaponry and equipment and give classes to recruits outside the Parris Island Museum.

"The recruits get a kick out of that; you can see it in their eyes," said Peter Miller, member of the Living History Detachment, of the recruits' response to seeing Marine Corps history come alive.

The detachment, which is sponsored by the Parris Island Historical and Museum Society, ...

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