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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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Infantry Marines with 3rd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, locate and assess a simulated downed aircraft near landing zone K Springs aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 17, while conducting a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during a certification exercise for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 16.1. The SPMAGTF is an expeditionary unit designed to provide simultaneous, self-contained crisis response mission sets in a variety of diverse and austere operating environments.

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Infantry Marines with 3rd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, locate and assess a simulated victim near landing zone K Springs aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 17, while conducting a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during a certification exercise for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 16.1. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a fully capable crisis response unit with the ability to project power over the vast distances using organic air and ground combat assets.

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Infantry Marines with 3rd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, provide security for a simulated victim at landing zone K Springs aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 17, while awaiting pick up from a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during a certification exercise for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 16.1. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a fully capable crisis response unit with the ability to project power over the vast distances using organic air and ground combat assets.

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Marines and a Sailor with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photo after a 2/4 Association ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2015. Four Marines and a Sailor were presented with awards by the 2/4 Association liaison, Col. Jim Williams (Ret.).

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Marines and a Sailor with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division salute after receiving their awards during a 2/4 Association award ceremony aboard Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2015. Each award given was influenced by a service member in the past that helped create the foundations of leadership within 2/4 in their time. The awards were presented by the 2/4 Association liaison, Col. Jim Williams (Ret). (U.S. Marine Coprs Photo by Cpl Demetrius Morgan/Released)

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Lt. Col. Brian D. Greene, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, talks to the personnel in attendance during a 2/4 Association award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 17, 2015. After the award recipients posted, Green offered his remarks on the accomplishments of those who serve today and honored the ones who came before.

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Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, stand at parade rest, while the commanding officer gives his remarks during a 2/4 Association award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2015. During the ceremony, Marines stood in formation as the designated Marines and Sailor received their awards from the commanding officer of 2/4 and the 2/4 Association liaison.

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Marines and Sailors both active and retired with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division stood at attention as the song Waltzing Matilda played during a 2/4 Association award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2015. Waltzing Matilda was played to commemorate those who had served with 2/4 in World War II.

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Sgt. Maj. Mike Bolyard, the sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, speaks to Col. Jim Williams (Ret.), the 2/4 Association liaison, after an award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2015. The 2/4 Association is an organization, which supports active duty, retired and honorably discharged Marines and Sailors and have served with 2/4 through the years.

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Col. Ken Kassner, the commanding officer of 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, speaks to some of the award recipients after a 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Association award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2015. After the ceremony, Kassner personally congratulated the award recipients and spoke to them about the importance of leadership.

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Marines of Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, prepare an M1A1 Abrams tank to receive fuel from a CH-53 Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 at Acorn Training Area, July 16, 2015. Each tank has the capability to hold 500 gallons of fuel.

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Staff Sgt. David Babers, tank commander, and Lance Cpl. Alejandro Cruzzuriga, loader, Company A, 1st Tanks Battalion, refuel an M1A1 Abrams Tank at Acorn Training Area, July 16, 2015. Each tank has two fuel tanks that hold approximately 250 gallons of fuel.

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Sgt. Justin Cope, tank commander, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, examines an M1A1 Abrams Tank’s rear fuel tank at Acorn Training Area, July 16, 2015. Each company within 1st Tanks consists of approximately 14 tanks.

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Sgt. Brandon Crist, crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 waits by an M1A1 Abrams Tanks during a refueling exercise at Acorn Training Area, July 16, 2015. 1st Tanks conducted the exercise during their company’s gunnery examination.

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A CH-53 Super Stallion prepares to depart after a refueling exercise at Acorn Training Area, July 16, 2015. The CH-53 brought 800 lbs. of fuel to 1st Tank Battalion during their company gunnery.

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A Devil Pup low-crawls through water while being sprayed by a hose during a mud run aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2015. After the run, Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrated their amphibious capabilities and answered questions the Devil Pups had about the recon community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Will Perkins)

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Master Sgt. Keith Porter (Ret.), a staff member with the Devil Pups sprays a group of Devil Pups with a hose during a mud run aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2015. After the run, Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrated their amphibious capabilities and answered questions the Devil Pups had about the recon community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Will Perkins)

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A reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates amphibious capabilities to Devil Pups aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2015. After the demonstration, the Marines held a question and answer session for the students who wanted to know more about the reconnaissance community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Will Perkins)

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Captain Steven Uziel, the assistant operations officer assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, speaks to Devil Pups after a demonstration to show the students 1st Recon’s amphibious capabilities aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2015. The demonstration and question and answer session was held to inform the students about the reconnaissance community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Will Perkins)

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A reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates 1st Recon’s amphibious capabilities to Devil Pups aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2015. After the demonstration, the Marines held a question and answer session for the students who wanted to know more about the reconnaissance community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Will Perkins)

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