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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

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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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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 18, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sison, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pushes water jugs onto a vehicle during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 17, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE that included 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, and the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10-day period and served as a proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darrion Green, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds the defense during the Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 25, 2020. ITX is a month-long training event that applies combined-arms maneuver and offensive and defensive operations to prepare Marines for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)

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A U.S. Marine Corps Rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division holds the defense during the Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 25, 2019. ITX is a month-long training event that applies combined-arms maneuver and offensive and defensive operations to prepare Marines for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division enter and clear a bunker during the Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 25, 2020. ITX is a month-long training event that applies combined-arms maneuver and offensive and defensive operations to prepare Marines for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darrion Green a Rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division holds the defense during the Intergraded Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. Jan. 25, 2020. ITX is a month long training event that prepares Marines for deployment and contains multiple ranges that applies combined-arms maneuver and offensive and defensive operations during combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division form a blocking position during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, Dec. 7, 2019. SK20 is an annual training exercise executed by approximately 13,000 Marines and Sailors designed to improve and assess the 1st Marine Division's ability to fight and win against a peer or near-peer threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonah Massey, an infantry assault Marine with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, patrols during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, Dec. 7, 2019. SK20 increases the ability of all participants to plan, communicate and conduct operations against a capable near-peer adversary with a focus on major combat maneuvers and sustainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division form a blocking position during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, Dec. 7, 2019. SK20 is an annual training exercise executed by approximately 13,000 Marines and Sailors designed to improve and assess the 1st Marine Division's ability to fight and win against a peer or near-peer threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Mariscal and his wife, both members of the 1st Marine Division Association, visit 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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U.S. Marine veterans with the 1st Marine Division Association visit 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Mariscal and his wife gathered at the 5th Marine Regiment Memorial Garden during 1st Marine Division’s 79th Anniversary on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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U.S. Marine veterans with the 1st Marine Division Association visit 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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U.S. Marine veterans and families with the 1st Marine Division Association visit 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a helo raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2020. The Marines were supported by 1st Law Enforcement Battalion and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Herbert)

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Eddie Chea, first sergeant of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conducts a helo raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2020. The Marines were supported by 1st Law Enforcement Battalion and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Herbert)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Flickinger, infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conducts a helo raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2020. The Marines were supported by 1st Law Enforcement Battalion and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Herbert)

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a helo raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2020. The Marines were supported by 1st Law Enforcement Battalion and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Herbert)

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a mechanized raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Jan. 29, 2020. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment worked with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct a mechanized raid to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Teagan Fredericks)

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U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicles with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division drive on a beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Jan. 29, 2020. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment worked with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct a mechanized raid to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Teagan Fredericks)

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