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Point/counterpoint: Gunny, I’m not sure I understand vs. Message to Garcia, devil dog!

By Duffel Blog Staff · Bureau · 1 minute

Filed 5 October 2022 · 1536

The following is a Point/Counterpoint between a Marine lance corporal and his gunnery sergeant concerning assigned tasks and duties.

The Point is presented by Lance Cpl. Dusty Carmichael, and the counterpoint is presented by Gunnery Sgt. Luis Hernandezhernandez-Vandecampschultz.

Point: Gunny, I’ve been given this task but I’m not sure about...

Counterpoint: Message To Garcia there, Devil Dog! Make it happen!

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