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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

(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

(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

(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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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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Rear Adm. Brent Scott gives the opening remarks for the first Professional Naval Chaplaincy Excellence award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23, 2016. The ceremony recognized Lt. Michael Kennedy and Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide spiritual guidance and renewed faith to Marines and sailors serving I Marine Expeditionary Force. Scott is the 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps and Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains. Kennedy is a chaplain with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Farr is a religious program specialist with 1st Bn., 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

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An Assault Amphibious Vehicle embarks on the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. Once aboard the ship, the AAV-7s staged for the start of a Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation, which prepares Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion for its upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

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Assault Amphibious Vehicles break through the fog to arrive at the well deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. The beach assault was part of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

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Lance Cpl. Faris Abbassi, right, communicates with his driver after embarking on the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. Marines conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test the unit’s readiness for its upcoming deployment. Abbassi is a crewman with Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division and is from Dallas, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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Marines conduct maintenance on Amphibious Assault Vehicles during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 24, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. During the MCCRE, Marines were supported by the USS Essex (LHD 2) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to provide a realistic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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An Assault Amphibious Vehicle prepares to launch from the USS Essex (LHD 2) to the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 24, 2016. The launch marked the start of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion’s, Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, which tested the unit’s preparation for its upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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An Amphibious Assault Vehicle operator breaks through the waves as he pilots toward the beaches of Camp Pendleton Feb. 24, 2016. Marines began their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, which tested the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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Amphibious Assault Vehicles set a defense as the remaining AAV-7s assault the beach on Camp Pendleton Feb. 25, 2016. The exercise evaluated the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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Amphibious Assault Vehicles assault the beach after launching from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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A Marine removes a heavily armored engine cover from an Amphibious Assault Vehicle in order to conduct maintenance on the engine during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 24, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. Marines in the maintenance section are also tested during the MCCRE along with the AAV-7 crew. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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An Amphibious Assault Vehicle crewman scans the area for enemy activity during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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Gunnery Sgt. Jeremiah Wilcox instructs Amphibious Assault Vehicle crew members on the limitations, capabilities and refuel procedures of ground vehicles from aircraft Feb. 25, 2016. The class was held during the company’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, which evaluates the unit’s readiness prior to deploying to Okinawa, Japan. Wilcox is a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The AAV crewmen are with Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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Marines refuel an Amphibious Assault Vehicle from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. Refueling from an aircraft is a unique capability for the AAV crew as it is not a commonly trained skill. The aircraft is from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

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A crew member aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion directs a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle driver into position at Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The vehicles were transported to the USS Essex (LHD 2) to start the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division. The LCAC crew is with Assault Craft Unit 5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

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Marines wait to board a Landing Craft Air Cushion to transport to the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The Marines prepared to start a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure the unit is ready for an upcoming deployment. The Marines are with Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

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A well deck crew member aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) waits to guide High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles off a Landing Craft Air Cushion to the cargo hull of the ship near Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The vehicles were the first wave transported to the ship for the start of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

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February 25 2016 Camp San Mateo-Colonel Kenneth R. Kassner, the Commanding Officer of Fifth Marine Regiment, addresses the Regiment after presenting several Grizzly Awards to a selected group of Marines and Sailor who distinguished themselves in the performance of their duties from the rest of the Warriors in the Fighting Fifth.

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February 25 2016 Camp San Mateo-Colonel Kenneth R. Kassner and Sergeant Major Chuong T. Nguyen, Commanding Officer and Sergeant Major of Fifth Marine Regiment, congratulate recipients of the coveted Grizzly Award. The Grizzly Award is presented to those Warriors of the Regiment whose have demonstrated a mission-first attitude, engaged leadership, professional competency, and loyal dedication to duty.

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Service members assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fire on simulated enemy targets during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

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A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, reloads a M249 squad automatic weapon during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

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