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Navy And Marine Corps Medal

SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 8, 2017) Command Sgt. Maj. Max Garcia, center, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in Camp Pendleton, California, reads an award citation for Marine Corps veteran Corporal Randy D. Mann, right, while Lt. Col. William O'Brien, commanding officer stands at attention during a ceremony in the historical quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mann was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during the ceremony in his hometown of San Antonio for his actions while on active duty with the 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in July 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacquelyn D. Childs/Released)

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Navy And Marine Corps Medal

SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 8, 2017) Marine Corps veteran Corporal Randy D. Mann, center, stands at attention during the reading of his award at a ceremony in the historical quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mann was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during the ceremony in his hometown of San Antonio for his actions while on active duty with the 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in Camp Pendleton, California, in July 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacquelyn D. Childs/Released)

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Navy And Marine Corps Medal

SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 8, 2017) Marine Corps veteran Corporal Randy D. Mann, center, stands at attention while Marines from 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in Camp Pendleton, California, parade the colors for an award ceremony in the historical quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mann was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during the ceremony in his hometown of San Antonio for his actions while on active duty with the 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in July 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacquelyn D. Childs/Released)

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Navy And Marine Corps Medal

SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 8, 2017) Marines from 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in Camp Pendleton, California, prepare to parade the colors for an award ceremony in the historical quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Marine Corps veteran Corporal Randy D. Mann was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during the ceremony in his hometown of San Antonio for his actions while on active duty with the 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in July 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacquelyn D. Childs/Released)

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Navy And Marine Corps Medal

SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 8, 2017) Marine Corps veteran Corporal Randy D. Mann speaks during a ceremony in the historical quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mann was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during the ceremony in his hometown of San Antonio for his actions while on active duty with the 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in Camp Pendleton, California, in July 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacquelyn D. Childs/Released)

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Navy And Marine Corps Medal

SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 8, 2017) Lt. Col. William O'Brien, commanding officer, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in Camp Pendleton, California, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps veteran Corporal Randy D. Mann during a ceremony in the historical quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mann was awarded the medal during the ceremony in his hometown of San Antonio for his heroic actions while on active duty with the 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in July 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacquelyn D. Childs/Released)

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Annual Surf Qualification

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

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Annual Surf Qualification

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

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Annual Surf Qualification

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

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Annual Surf Qualification

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Annual Surf Qualification

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Annual Surf Qualification

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Annual Surf Qualification

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Annual Surf Qualification

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Annual Surf Qualification

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Annual Surf Qualification

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Annual Surf Qualification

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

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Annual Surf Qualification

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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3D AA BN Gator Bash

On 12 August 2017, the Marines, Sailors and families of 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion enjoyed some fun in the sun during the annual Gator Bash celebration. Service members and their families competed for thousands of dollars of donated items in watermelon eating contests, dance competitions, and more. Special guests included Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, Major General Eric M. Smith and his wife Trish, as well as Congressman Darrell Issa of California's 49th District.

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A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division enters an amphibious assault vehicle after providing security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. During a MCCRE, Marines perform various events to determine the combat readiness of the unit. The amphibious assault training was the last event conducted during the week long exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 lands during the amphibious assault training portion of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. During a MCCRE, Marines perform various events to determine the combat readiness of the unit. The LCAC carries cargo, vehicles including high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicles and M1A1 Abrams tanks, and personnel for ship to shore movements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division scan the horizon from an amphibious assault vehicle during amphibious assault training on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. The Marines conducted the training during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to prepare for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment approach the shore in an amphibious assault vehicle as part of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. During a MCCRE, Marines perform various events to determine the combat readiness of the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division assault a beach during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion and 1st Tank Battalion worked with U.S. Navy Sailors and pilots with Assault Craft Unit 5 during the amphibious assault training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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Amphibious assault vehicles move into position after emerging from the sea during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion and 1st Tank Battalion worked with U.S. Navy Sailors and pilots with Assault Craft Unit 5 during the amphibious assault training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division move quickly to provide security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. During a MCCRE, Marines perform various events to determine the combat readiness of the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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Marines of 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment look out from the top of 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Assault Amphibious Vehicle as a Landing Craft Air Cushion with Navy Assault Craft Unit 5, comes ashore bringing vehicles and Marines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016. This amphibious assault was part of 3rd Battalion’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation that will prepare the Marines for their upcoming Deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division move across a beach in an M1A1 tank Abrams during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. After executing amphibious assault training, the Marines moved inland with high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicles and M1A1 Abrams tanks to reach their objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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A U.S. Navy pilot positions Landing Craft Air Cushion 73 next to Landing Craft Air Cushion 48 during amphibious assault training on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. The LCAC carries cargo, vehicles like high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicles and M1A1 Abrams tanks, and personnel for ship to shore movements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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A Marine with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division drives an M1A1 Abrams tank off of a Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 during the amphibious assault training portion of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. During a MCCRE, Marines perform various events to determine the combat readiness of the unit. The LCAC is the only vehicle capable of transporting an M1A1 Abrams tank from an amphibious ship to land. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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A Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 approaches the shore during the amphibious assault training portion of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. During a MCCRE, Marines perform various events to determine the combat readiness of the unit. The amphibious assault training was the last event conducted during the week long exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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A U.S. Navy Sailor signals a Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 during amphibious assault training on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. The LCAC carries cargo, vehicles like high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicles and M1A1 Abrams tanks, and personnel for ship to shore movements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division execute amphibious assault training during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. During a MCCRE, Marines perform various events to determine the combat readiness of the unit. Maj. James Armstrong, the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment executive officer said this was the first time the Marines rode in amphibious assault vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division watch a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 approach the shore during amphibious assault training on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. “The amphibious assets that we have is us unique as a Marine Corps and gives us a capability that allows us to come from the sea and attack objectives,” said Maj. James Armstrong, the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment executive officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

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Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide security for Marines inserting into a drop zone during a Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 28, 2016. Realistic training was conducted to prepare the Marines for upcoming deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley J. Morrow)

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Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division provide security after being inserted into a landing zone to start their Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 28, 2016. The training allows the Marines to work through various scenarios to ensure they are ready for any situation that may arise. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley J. Morrow)

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Capt. Daniel H. Zimlich, a forward air controller, with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, plots coordinates on a map during a Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 28, 2016. In preparation for upcoming deployments, the training allows Marines to evaluate how efficient and effective their standard operating procedures are to handle real-life scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley J. Morrow)

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Cpl. Jalen R. Freiberg, a machine gun section leader with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides security for Marines inserting into a drop zone during a Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 28, 2016. The training allows the Marines to work through their standard operating procedures to ensure their methods are effective in a real-life scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley J. Morrow)

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Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, insert into a drop zone during a Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 28, 2016. In preparation for upcoming deployments, the training provides Marines with the opportunity to conduct realistic operations in various environments. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley J. Morrow)

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