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    Marine saves child’s life, awarded Air Force medal

    Marine saves child’s life, awarded Air Force medal

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.08.2013

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Rostran 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Staff Sgt. Benjamin G. Whalen displays his Air Force Achievement Medal July 8 at the 18th Wing Headquarters on Kadena Air Base. Whalen was awarded for rescuing a 14-year-old boy at the Hagerstrom Pool on the air base. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James B. Hecker presented the award and is the commanding general of the 18th Wing. Whalen is the communications navigations staff noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/ Released)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.08.2013
    Date Posted: 07.12.2013 04:06
    Photo ID: 970274
    VIRIN: 130708-M-ZH183-187
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 11.23 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP

    Web Views: 76
    Downloads: 7

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