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- One year ago,

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there was no United States
Marine Corps boxing team.

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We were only able to get the
boxing team reestablished

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through the hard work and
through the commitment

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of the Blue Diamond First Marine Division

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because of the access to
the individual Marines.

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We're able to achieve this success

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because of the Marines' dedication,

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their commitment and their motivation

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to everything we gave them.

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The Marines were able to
take their experiences

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gathered from Coachella over to the UK

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where they were able
to compete successfully

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against the British Royal Marines.

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(applause)

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For the Marines that went to London

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and represented the First Marine Division

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and the entire Marine Corps,

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it was a once in a lifetime
experience for them.

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The opportunity for these
Marines to participate

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in an international boxing event

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in front of 2,000 spectators

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was an honor to be part of.

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Not everyone has what it takes

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or if you are mentally prepared
to do training physically.

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The next competition is coming up fast

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and I'm excited to see who's

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going to step up for the challenge.

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This is only the beginning.