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Gunny Claus court-martialed, reduced to Private Claus

By Duffel Blog Staff · Bureau · 1 minute

Filed 5 October 2022 · 1534

MARINE CORPS BASE, NORTH POLE — One of the Marine Corps' most beloved figures has found himself in hot water after attending what some are calling ''the greatest mandatory Christmas party ever.''

Gunny Claus of the 1st Reindeer Division was arrested by military police for assault, drunk and disorderly behavior, and other charges, defense officials said.

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