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Charleston trip | 4 Apr 2014 to 7 Apr 2014
We went to Charleston for the Cooper Bridge Run 10k, but we did so much more. We saw three (three!) movies while there (Noah, Divergent, Captain America: Winter Soldier), went to the aquarium, and took a ferry to Fort Sumpter.

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DJ before the bridge run
More crazy hat
Fort Sumter
Cooper Bridge
Kel with the fishies

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26 Aug 2017
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12 Dec 2016
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21 Nov 2016
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1 Nov 2016
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7 May 2016 to 7 Jun 2016
Korea mid-tour
30 Mar 2016
Kelley's mom passed away
3 Nov 2015
DJ left for Osan AB, Korea
11 Sep 2015
Air Force Ball
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TC & Ohio Trip
16 May 2015
4th Marine Mud Run
1 May 2015
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22 Mar 2015
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25 Oct 2014
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24 Oct 2014
Iron Unit Competition
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1 Mar 2014
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13 Dec 2013 to 16 Dec 2013
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11 May 2013
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25 Apr 2013
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1 Jun 2012
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12 May 2012
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30 Sep 2011
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17 Sep 2011
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28 May 2011
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Mar 2011
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Dec 2010
Extreme Makeover Home Edition
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First Combat Dining In
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Heart surgery
Jan 2010
Rescued QB
23 Aug 2009
Derek & Christy's wedding
11 Jul 2009
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1 Jun 2009
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Joined the military
Jun 1996
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Mar 1988
4th grade musical, Antshilvania

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