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Morning Edition Returns: Semper Fido

NPR

Published February 3, 2003 at 9:00 PM PST

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.