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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/8100261

A 4-foot-7-inch man completed Marine boot camp in September, possibly making him the shortest U.S. service member ever.

Pfc. Nathaniel Laprade graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, on Sept. 1, as the Marine chosen to carry the guidon representing his entire series, according to a Marine Corps news release Tuesday.

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[–] abouttocomealive 3 points 1 year ago
[–] QuandaleDingle 1 points 1 year ago

Friggin' incredible. I gotta salute him! o7