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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

(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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A Marine assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares an M777 howitzer to fire, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, June 17, 2015. CH-53E Super Stallions transported howitzers and ammunition as part of 1/11’s quarterly exercise to test the artillery Marines’ proficiency and readiness.

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A Marine assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares an M777 howitzer to fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California June 17, 2015. CH-53E Super Stallions transported howitzers and ammunition as part of 1/11’s quarterly exercise to test the artillery Marine’s proficiency and ensure the Marines’ readiness.

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Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare ammunition to be fired after it was delivered by CH-53E Super Stallions at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California June 17, 2015. The CH-53s transported M777 howitzers and ammunition as part of 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment’s quarterly exercise to test the artillery Marines’ proficiency and readiness.

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Corporal Kamen Pinkey, a motor transportation operator assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security for a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2015. The CH-53s transported M777 howitzers and ammunition as part of 1/11’s quarterly exercise to test the artillery Marines’ proficiency and readiness.

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Sergeant Major William T. Sowers speaks after taking over as the senior enlisted advisor of the 1st Marine Division during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2015. Sowers recently completed his last assignment as the sergeant major for the Marine Corps Training and Education Command in Quantico, Va.

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Sergeants Major David L. Jobe (left) and William T. Sowers (right) salute as the National Flag passes during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2015. Sowers took charge as the senior enlisted advisor of the 1st Marine Division after completing his last assignment as the sergeant major for the Marine Corps Training and Education Command in Quantico, Va.

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Sergeant Major David L. Jobe relinquishes the role as senior enlisted advisor of 1st Marine Division to Sgt. Maj. William T. Sowers aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2015. Sowers most recently served as the sergeant major for the Marine Corps Training and Education Command in Quantico, Va.

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Sergeant Major William T. Sowers receives a Marine non-commissioned officer’s sword as he takes over the role of 1st Marine Division Sergeant Major during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2015. Sowers most recently served as the sergeant major for the Marine Corps Training and Education Command in Quantico, Va.

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The 1st Marine Division Band plays during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2015. Sergeant Major William T. Sowers took charge as the senior enlisted advisor from Sgt. Maj. David L. Jobe after completing his most recent assignment as the sergeant major for the Marine Corps Training and Education Command in Quantico, Va.

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Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, congratulates Marines chosen from the division for the new Squad Leader Development Program, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2015. The program will allow qualified Marines to develop a career path as an infantry squad leader.

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Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, congratulates Marines chosen from the division to attend the new Squad Leader Development Program, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2015. The program will allow qualified Marines to develop a career path as an infantry squad leader.

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Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, congratulates a Marine chosen from the division to attend the new Squad Leader Development Program, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2015. The program will allow qualified Marines to develop a career path as an infantry squad leader.

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Lieutenant Col. Steven M. Sutey, newly appointed battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, speaks to the Marines and loved ones of the battalion after formally receiving his command. Sutey has several past deployments with the 1st Marine Division and said he is proud to command and serve once again with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carson A. Gramley/Released)

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Lieutenant Col. Lance A. Jackola, previous battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and his successor Lt. Col. Steven M. Sutey, watch as the Marines and Sailors of 1st Battalion pass in review at the end of the change of command ceremony. Sutey has several past deployments with the 1st Marine Division and said he is proud to command and serve once again with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carson A. Gramley/Released)

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Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fall into formation in preparation for a pass in review during a change of command ceremony for their battalion. Lt. Col. Lance A. Jackola relinquished his command and entrusted the well-being and professional development of his Marines to Lt. Col. Steven M. Sutey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carson A. Gramley/Released)

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Lieutenant Col. Lance A. Jackola, battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, inspects his Marines and Sailors one last time before relinquishing his command to his successor Lt. Col. Steven M. Sutey. Sutey has several past deployments with the 1st Marine Division and said he is proud to command and serve once again with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carson A. Gramley/Released)

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Lieutenant Col. Lance A. Jackola, battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, formally relinquishes his command by handing the battalion colors to his successor Lt. Col. Steven M. Sutey. Sutey has several past deployments with the 1st Marine Division and said he is proud to command and serve once again with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carson A. Gramley/Released)

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Sergeant Major William T. Sowers

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Sergeant Major Chuong T. Nguyen

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