Images: The ‘Fighting 13th’ remembers Guadalcanal [Image 1 of 5]
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Sgt. Christopher M. Brandle, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to toss a challenge coin off the port side of the USS Green Bay during a Guadalcanal memorial ceremony off the island’s coast, Sept. 10. Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th MEU’s ground combat element, fought on that island during World War II as part of 1st Marine Division’s six month stand against Imperial Japan. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Date Taken:09.10.2011
Date Posted:09.14.2011 22:59
Photo ID:456697
VIRIN:110910-M-OH054-428
Location:PACIFIC OCEAN, USPACOM, AT SEA
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