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holiday cheer
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kilter-off holiday
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Poinsettia
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leave no sandwich unturned
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when down is upbeat
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rain brings out Christmas
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dog breath and eagle’s wings
Strength will rise as we wait upon the LordWait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the LordStrength will rise…
An Army Ranger dog was killed while saving soldiers’ lives in Afghanistan
A multi-purpose canine assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment was killed during a close-quarters battle in southwestern Afghanistan, during which an Army Ranger also died, military officials confirmed Tuesday after a biography of the dog began circulating online.
Maiko, a 7-year-old canine assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, died Nov. 24 while conducting a direct action raid in Nimruz province.
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