Marine Mom Adopts Platoon

March 22, 2008 1:11 AM

Maureen O'Haire gave birth to five children, adopted another four and cared for more than 50 foster kids. Now she's playing mother hen to an entire platoon of Marines. Steve Hartman's explains.

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