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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

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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

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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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Company E conduct a training exercise at the National Training Center, Ft. Irwin, Calif.

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Cpl. Matthew Phelps, a rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, is recognized by Major Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, after a hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 17, 2017. The hike was approximately eight miles and was conducted to promote combat readiness and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Prado)

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Major Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, and Sgt. Maj. William Sowers, the sergeant major of 1st Marine Division, lead a hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 17. The hike was approximately eight miles and was conducted to promote combat readiness and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Prado)

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Marines with 1st Marine Division prepare their gear prior to a hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 17, 2017. The hike was approximately eight miles and was conducted to promote combat readiness and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Prado)

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Major Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, greets Marines to conclude a hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 17, 2017. The hike was approximately eight miles and was conducted to promote combat readiness and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Prado)

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Marines with 1st Marine Division participate in a hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 17, 2017. The hike was approximately eight miles and was conducted to promote combat readiness and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Prado)

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Major Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, and Sgt. Maj. William Sowers, the sergeant major of 1st Marine Division, lead a hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 17, 2017. The hike was approximately eight miles and was conducted to promote combat readiness and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Prado)

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Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division dominates field meet.

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approach an unknown vessel from its stern to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. Maritime security operations complement counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists’ use of the maritime environment as a venue to launch attacks or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. Exercise Alligator Dagger, a U.S. 5th Fleet exercise, is a sustainment exercise enabling Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to rehearse complex amphibious operations that keep their skills ready for crisis response and contingency operations throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr.)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approach an unknown vessel from its stern to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. Maritime security operations complement counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists’ use of the maritime environment as a venue to launch attacks or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. Exercise Alligator Dagger, a U.S. 5th Fleet exercise, is a sustainment exercise enabling Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to rehearse complex amphibious operations that keep their skills ready for crisis response and contingency operations throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr.)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hook and climb a ladder on to an unknown vessel to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) mission during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. The MRF and special amphibious reconnaissance corpsmen provide the MEU with capabilities such as ship-borne and airborne raids, reconnaissance, and VBSS. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts to ensure the free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr.)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), climb a ladder on to an unknown vessel to clear and conduct a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) mission as a part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. Maritime security operations complement counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists’ use of the maritime environment as a venue to launch attacks or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. Exercise Alligator Dagger enhances the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to be a flexible, adaptable and persistent force, which leads to a more stable region in the 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr.)

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Lt. Col. Bryan Greene, the battalion commander for 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment welcomes Jon Hancock to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11, 2016. Hancock walked across the country from Maryland to California honoring his fallen brother and raising awareness for veterans. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment held a ceremony honoring his journey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

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1st Sgt. Brian Holloway, the first sergeant for Company Fox, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment gives a speech of appreciation during a Jon Hancock’s ceremony in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11, 2016. Hancock walked across the country from Maryland to California honoring his fallen brothers and raising awareness for veterans. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment held a ceremony honoring Hancock’s long trip. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

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Jon Hancock, a Marine veteran, hugs a fallen friend’s mother after entering Camp Pendleton, Dec. 11, 2016. Hancock walked across the country from Maryland to California honoring his fallen brothers and raising awareness for veterans. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment stood on the road from the base gate to the parade deck where the ceremony was held finalizing Hancock’s long trip. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

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Jon Hancock, a Marine veteran, greets a young Marine who is standing at the position of attention in honor of his walk to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11, 2016. Hancock walked across the country from Maryland to California honoring his fallen brother and raising awareness for veterans. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment stood on the road from the base gate to the parade deck where the ceremony was held finalizing Hancock’s long trip. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

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Jon Hancock, a Marine veteran, gives a speech to fellow veterans, active duty Marines, family and friends in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11, 2016. Hancock walked across the country from Maryland to California honoring his fallen brothers and raising awareness for veterans. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment held a ceremony honoring Hancock’s long trip. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

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Jon Hancock, a Marine veteran, talks to his son in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11, 2016. Hancock walked across the country from Maryland to California honoring his fallen brother and raising awareness for veterans. It was the first time in over a year that Hancock hadn’t seen his son. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine held a ceremony honoring Hancock’s long trip. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

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81s Platoon Conducting Live Fire training while deployed with the 13th MEU

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