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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

(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

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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 rifleman with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, hikes to his company objective during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 23, 2014. The Marines were conducting operations to assess their operational capabilities in a deployed environment. The Marines spent five days hiking, providing security and setting defensive postures.

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Riflemen with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, prepare for gas drills during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 24, 2014. The MCCRE is designed to be a final evaluation to ensure the Marines are prepared to be deployed. The battalion is slated to deploy as the ground combat element of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year.

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A Marine with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides security before starting a movement to the company objective during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 22, 2014. The MCCRE is designed to be a final evaluation to ensure the Marines are prepared to be deployed. The battalion is slated to deploy as the ground combat element of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year.

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A rifleman with Co. Lima, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, observes his defensive positions during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 22, 2014. The MCCRE is designed to be a final evaluation to ensure the Marines are prepared to be deployed. The battalion is slated to deploy as the ground combat element of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year.

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Lance Cpl. Anthony Galvan, 19, and Pfc. Brian Morales, 19, with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conduct pre-flight checks to the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance system), aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to acquire and relay timely, reliable information.
(USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

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Lance Cpl. Anthony Galvan, 19, and Pfc. Brian Morales, 19, with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment retrieve the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems) after a landing, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

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An instructor demonstrates low altitude approaches with the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems) to his group, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

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Marines retrieve the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems) after a landing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

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Lance Cpl. Anthony Galvan, 19, the vehicle operator (left) and Pfc. Brian Morales, 19, the mission operator (right) with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conduct practice flying the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems), aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

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Private First Class Brian Morales, 19, the mission operator with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment launches the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems), aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

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A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman surfaces after a 10 minute dive during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

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A Navy Diver aids a Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman exit a pool during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

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A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman gives the signal for all clear before entering a pool during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

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Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman prepare to enter a pool during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

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Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman enter the water pool side, during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

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Colonel Stephen Liszewski, from Gaithersburg, Md., and the former commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, addresses the audience during the regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. Liszewski was also awarded the Legion of Merit during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

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Marines with 11th Marine Regiment march past Col. Christopher A. Tavuchis and Col. Stephen Liszewski, during a pass and review portion of the regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. During the ceremony Tavuchis assumed command of 11th Marines from Lizsewski. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

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Colonel Christopher A. Tavuchis, commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, addresses the audience during a regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. During the ceremony, Tavuchis assumed command of 11th Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

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Brigadier General Carl E. Mundy, III, deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, awards the Legion of Merit to Col. Stephen Liszewski, the former commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment during the 11th Marines change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. Liszewski relinquished command as commanding officer and was awarded the Legion of Merit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

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Colonel Stephen Liszewski, from Gaithersburg, Md., and the former commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, stands in front of the colors during the regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. Liszewski relinquished command as commanding officer and was awarded the Legion of Merit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

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