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The typical age of a Colonel in the Marine Corps varies. It would depend on a lot of motivating factors, career path, education, time in grade, etc. There isn't really an average age per se but I made Colonel at age 43 years old.
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Who was the first marine corps pilot?
lt col AA Cunningham
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What marine corps colonel was brought before congress in 1987 to testify about his involvement in the Iran-contra scandal?
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Who started the Nigerian army cadet corps?
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What actors and actresses appeared in Marine Corps Combat Leadership Skills - 1986?
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What are some of the differences between the Navy and Marines?
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