Eric Martin: a Marine Corp Pfc's Mother's Day Video

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Marine Corp Pfc. Eric Martin stationed at Miramar records a video message to his mom for Mother's Day.

DVIDS - Holiday Greetings - Pfc. Eric Martin


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