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Narcotics Trim Navy and Marines by 7,000 Discharges
More than 7,000 Marines and sailors face discharge this year for illegal drug activity, with 6,000 from the Navy and 1,100 Marines in 1970. Testimony before a House subcommittee cited marijuana as the primary violation, noting Navy discharges exceed Marine ones due to larger manpower. Rehabilitation programs remain limited, sparking calls for expanded retraining and counseling.
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