From HILLBILLY ELEGY by J.D. Vance ... marine, I would attach to different units to get a sense of their daily routine. Sometimes I’d escort civilian press, but generally I’d take photos ...

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WASHINGTON — Long before J.D. Vance ... in uniform, including a Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, according to his service record. Vance said he ...

“Consider the lies they told you about Donald Trump, and look at that photo ... of “J.D.’s MOM” bellowing in the arena. From 2003 to 2007, Vance served in Iraq as a U.S. Marine before ...