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Marines with 5th Marine Regiment are presented the French Fourragere during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment are presented the French Fourragere during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment are presented the French Fourragere during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment are presented the French Fourragere during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment are presented the French Fourragere during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment are presented the French Fourragere during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, delivers the ceremonial first pitch to San Diego Padres pitch Clayton Richard during the Padres vs. New York Yankees game here, Aug. 4, 2013. Baseball fans gave a standing ovation to Marines of 1st Marine Logistics Group, Marine drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and sailors of the USS Carl Vinson who lined the baseball diamond just before the start of the game.

Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, delivers the ceremonial first pitch to San Diego Padres pitch Clayton Richard during the Padres vs. New York Yankees game here, Aug. 4, 2013. Baseball fans gave a standing ovation to Marines of 1st Marine Logistics Group, Marine drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and sailors of the USS Carl Vinson who lined the baseball diamond just before the start of the game.

Photo by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes

Major Scott A. Gehris, operations officer, 5th Marine Regiment, stands at attention during a French Fourragere ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Major Scott A. Gehris, operations officer, 5th Marine Regiment, stands at attention during a French Fourragere ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment are presented the French Fourragere during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment are presented the French Fourragere during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

Marines and sailors with 5th Marine Regiment wear the French Fourragere on their left shoulders during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Marines and sailors with 5th Marine Regiment wear the French Fourragere on their left shoulders during a ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the fourragere for heroic actions during World War I. The ceremony emphasized the Marines' commitment to upholding the rich history of the Fighting Fifth.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, returns applause to a sell-out crowd at Petco Park here, Aug. 4, 2013, before throwing the ceremonial first pitch during the San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees game. Baseball fans gave a standing ovation to Marines of 1st Marine Logistics Group, Marine drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and sailors of the USS Carl Vinson who lined the baseball diamond just before the start of the game.

Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, returns applause to a sell-out crowd at Petco Park here, Aug. 4, 2013, before throwing the ceremonial first pitch during the San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees game. Baseball fans gave a standing ovation to Marines of 1st Marine Logistics Group, Marine drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and sailors of the USS Carl Vinson who lined the baseball diamond just before the start of the game.

Photo by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes

Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with Jerry Coleman, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Marine veteran who served in the Korean War and World War II, during San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees game here, Aug. 4, 2013. Lieutenant Gen. Toolan, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game in front of a sell-out crowd. Coleman served as a Marine aviator and flew more than 120 combat missions combined in both wars. He postponed his baseball career to serve in the Corps during WWII and left the MLB at the start of the Korean War to return to active duty. He played with the Yankees, managed the Padres and later became play-by-play radio announcer for the Padres.

Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with Jerry Coleman, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Marine veteran who served in the Korean War and World War II, during San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees game here, Aug. 4, 2013. Lieutenant Gen. Toolan, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game in front of a sell-out crowd. Coleman served as a Marine aviator and flew more than 120 combat missions combined in both wars. He postponed his baseball career to serve in the Corps during WWII and left the MLB at the start of the Korean War to return to active duty. He played with the Yankees, managed the Padres and later became play-by-play radio announcer for the Padres.

Photo by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes

Major Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, congratulates Sgt. Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, after awarding him the Silver Star Medal during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A platoon-sized enemy force attacked Woodall and his Marines from several fortified positions during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011. His daring actions ultimately defeated the enemy attack, killing four insurgents and wounding many others.

Major Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, congratulates Sgt. Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, after awarding him the Silver Star Medal during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A platoon-sized enemy force attacked Woodall and his Marines from several fortified positions during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011. His daring actions ultimately defeated the enemy attack, killing four insurgents and wounding many others.

Photo by Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez

Sergeant Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shares a laugh with Maj. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the Silver Star Medal, the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A platoon-sized enemy force attacked Woodall and his Marines from several fortified positions during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011. His daring actions ultimately defeated the enemy attack, killing four insurgents and wounding many others.

Sergeant Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shares a laugh with Maj. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the Silver Star Medal, the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A platoon-sized enemy force attacked Woodall and his Marines from several fortified positions during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011. His daring actions ultimately defeated the enemy attack, killing four insurgents and wounding many others.

Photo by Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez

Sergeant Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, stands at attention as the national anthem is played during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the Silver Star Medal, the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He led his squad of Marines to defeat a platoon-sized enemy force after more than seven hours of intense combat during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011.

Sergeant Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, stands at attention as the national anthem is played during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the Silver Star Medal, the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He led his squad of Marines to defeat a platoon-sized enemy force after more than seven hours of intense combat during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011.

Photo by Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez

Major Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, awards the Silver Star Medal to Sgt. Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He led his squad of Marines to defeat a platoon-sized enemy force after more than seven hours of intense combat during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011.

Major Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, awards the Silver Star Medal to Sgt. Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He led his squad of Marines to defeat a platoon-sized enemy force after more than seven hours of intense combat during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011.

Photo by Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez

Sergeant Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, stands at attention as the national anthem is played during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the Silver Star Medal, the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A platoon-sized enemy force attacked Woodall and his Marines from several fortified positions during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011. His daring actions ultimately defeated the enemy attack, killing four insurgents and wounding many others.

Sergeant Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, stands at attention as the national anthem is played during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the Silver Star Medal, the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A platoon-sized enemy force attacked Woodall and his Marines from several fortified positions during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011. His daring actions ultimately defeated the enemy attack, killing four insurgents and wounding many others.

Photo by Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez

Colonel Jason Bohm, commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment, speaks to Sgt. Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, before an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the Silver Star Medal, the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A platoon-sized enemy force attacked Woodall and his Marines from several fortified positions during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011. His daring actions ultimately defeated the enemy attack, killing four insurgents and wounding many others.

Colonel Jason Bohm, commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment, speaks to Sgt. Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, before an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 2, 2013. Woodall, a native of Paducah, Ky., earned the Silver Star Medal, the nation's third highest military award for valor for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A platoon-sized enemy force attacked Woodall and his Marines from several fortified positions during a security patrol mission in the Sangin district of Helmand, July 10 through 11, 2011. His daring actions ultimately defeated the enemy attack, killing four insurgents and wounding many others.

Photo by Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez

Sergeant Luis E. Herrera (left), a forward observer for Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Chino Hills, Calif., works alongside Lance Bombardier Lolo Tuungafasi, a forward observer for 107 Battery, 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, and a native of Marrickville, Australia, to call in mortar fire during a four-day, live-fire exercise following the conclusion of Talisman Saber 13 here, July 31. The live-fire exercise included the coordination of fire-support assets from the 31st MEU; the USS Chung-Hoon, an Arleigh Burke-class AEGIS destroyer; the HMAS Perth III, an ANZAC Class frigate; and the Australian Army. The exercise provided effective and intense training to ensure U.S. and Australian forces are capable, interoperable, deployable on short notice and combat ready. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps' force in readiness for the Asia Pacific region and the only continuously forward-deployed MEU.

Sergeant Luis E. Herrera (left), a forward observer for Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Chino Hills, Calif., works alongside Lance Bombardier Lolo Tuungafasi, a forward observer for 107 Battery, 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, and a native of Marrickville, Australia, to call in mortar fire during a four-day, live-fire exercise following the conclusion of Talisman Saber 13 here, July 31. The live-fire exercise included the coordination of fire-support assets from the 31st MEU; the USS Chung-Hoon, an Arleigh Burke-class AEGIS destroyer; the HMAS Perth III, an ANZAC Class frigate; and the Australian Army. The exercise provided effective and intense training to ensure U.S. and Australian forces are capable, interoperable, deployable on short notice and combat ready. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps' force in readiness for the Asia Pacific region and the only continuously forward-deployed MEU.

Photo by Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr.

SANGIN DISTRICT, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Cpl. Matthew T. Woodall, a squad leader for 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, moves between the elements of his squad during Operation Zapoonki Guzaroona in the Upper Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, May 23. Woodall was made the squad leader of 3rd squad when his squad leader was injured the first day of the operation. This forced Woodall to assume the role of squad leader and make critical decisions that directly affected and ensured his Marines safety. Woodall, 26, is from Paducah, Ky., and a 2003 graduate of Heath High School.

SANGIN DISTRICT, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Cpl. Matthew T. Woodall, a squad leader for 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, moves between the elements of his squad during Operation Zapoonki Guzaroona in the Upper Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, May 23. Woodall was made the squad leader of 3rd squad when his squad leader was injured the first day of the operation. This forced Woodall to assume the role of squad leader and make critical decisions that directly affected and ensured his Marines safety. Woodall, 26, is from Paducah, Ky., and a 2003 graduate of Heath High School.

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Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7 stand at attention after the unit flag was encased during a ceremony here, July 31, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have taken control of combat operations throughout Helmand, which has eliminated the need for a Marine infantry regimental headquarters. RCT-7 has now officially turned over its responsibilities to Regional Command (Southwest).

Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7 stand at attention after the unit flag was encased during a ceremony here, July 31, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have taken control of combat operations throughout Helmand, which has eliminated the need for a Marine infantry regimental headquarters. RCT-7 has now officially turned over its responsibilities to Regional Command (Southwest).

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Col. A. E. "Sparky" Renforth, Regimental Combat Team 7 commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Scott Samuels, RCT-7 sergeant major, furl the RCT-7 flag during a casing of the colors ceremony here, July 31, 2013. "We've thought the whole time about the legacy that came before us and not wanting to let down those Marines," Renforth said. "We're proud to have been the last regiment." (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lia Adkins)

Col. A. E. "Sparky" Renforth, Regimental Combat Team 7 commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Scott Samuels, RCT-7 sergeant major, furl the RCT-7 flag during a casing of the colors ceremony here, July 31, 2013. "We've thought the whole time about the legacy that came before us and not wanting to let down those Marines," Renforth said. "We're proud to have been the last regiment." (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lia Adkins)

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Col. A. E. "Sparky" Renforth, Regimental Combat Team 7 commanding officer, talks to Marines and coalition forces during the casing of the colors ceremony here, July 31, 2013. "I say all the time, 'It's amazing what you can do when you don't care who gets the credit,'" Renforth said. "That's what our Marines have lived by, and they all know that they made a difference."

Col. A. E. "Sparky" Renforth, Regimental Combat Team 7 commanding officer, talks to Marines and coalition forces during the casing of the colors ceremony here, July 31, 2013. "I say all the time, 'It's amazing what you can do when you don't care who gets the credit,'" Renforth said. "That's what our Marines have lived by, and they all know that they made a difference."

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