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    Marine saves gunner from burning tank, receives Navy and Marine Corps Medal [Image 2 of 4]

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    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT desert camouflage uniform stands at attention on a grass parade field during a formal military ceremony. He is holding a red presentation folder and has a medal pinned to his chest, suggesting he is either receiving or has just received a military award. A large formation of Marines in uniform is visible in the background.

    TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.19.2009

    Photo by Cpl. Monica Erickson 

    Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

    Sgt. Christopher Phinney, who served as a tank commander with Company B, 1st Tank Battalion, stands at parade rest after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on June 18 at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field. Phinney saved his gunner, Lance Cpl. Jacob Tabora, from a burning M1A1 main battle tank duringa training exercise at Range 500 on June 19.

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2009
    Date Posted: 06.25.2009 21:25
    Photo ID: 182620
    VIRIN: 090625-M-5728E-002
    Resolution: 1288x1936
    Size: 907.24 KB
    Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in a formal military ceremony, with one presenting a folded item on a red presentation board to the other. The recipient Marine is wearing a medal on his chest, indicating this is likely an awards or retirement ceremony. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation with arid terrain and mountains visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT desert camouflage uniform stands at attention on a grass parade field during a formal military ceremony. He is holding a red presentation folder and has a medal pinned to his chest, suggesting he is either receiving or has just received a military award. A large formation of Marines in uniform is visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are shaking hands during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or award presentation. The Marine on the right, whose name tape reads 'PHINNEY,' is wearing a medal on his chest and is smiling. The outdoor setting includes a grassy area, blue sky, and a video camera operator visible in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place on a well-maintained grass parade field, likely at a U.S. Marine Corps installation. One service member in MARPAT digital camouflage is rendering a salute to another service member who is holding a red folder or binder. A third service member is visible in the background at the far left of the field.

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