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    VEMA honors Silver Star recipient [Image 3 of 4]

    VEMA honors Silver Star recipient

    NEW BERN, NC, UNITED STATES

    08.24.2013

    Photo by Pfc. Joey Mendez 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Representative John R. Bell IV, Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington, the Motor Transport Squadron 1 sergeant major aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and supporters give a round of applause to Cpl. Christian Brown a former squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, during the Cost of Freedom Poker Run held by the Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association in New Bern, N.C Aug. 24. 2013. Brown was recognized and supported for his efforts and sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom. The poker run consisted of motorcycle riders traveling to five checkpoints. At each location the riders received a playing card, and whoever had the highest poker hand at the end of the route won. Brown, who lost both of his legs while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star Medal May 3, 2013.

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    Date Taken: 08.24.2013
    Date Posted: 08.27.2013 11:38
    Photo ID: 1003855
    VIRIN: 130824-M-BW898-003
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 10.47 MB
    Location: NEW BERN, NC, US

    Web Views: 15
    Downloads: 4

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