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What caught my attention was Michaels standard issued boots with the USMC eagle globe and anchor branded on the side. I asked where he earned them, and he said Paris Island one way on and off the island. Standing on the New Jersey streets Michael told me that he served as a grunt and made some hard life’s choices that landed him on the streets. He told me that the few possessions he owns he takes pride in one being and old digital music player where he occasionally goes to the library to upload new music. During his time in service he was attached to a few security detachments serving from 88-95! Michael told me that if it wasn’t for his Marine Corps training, he would be dead in a gutter