Morning Edition Returns: Semper Fido

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Published February 4, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

Beyond the obvious sacrifices of shipping out for a possible war effort, Camp Pendleton's departing Marines are learning how hard it is to leave loved ones behind -- furry loved ones.

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