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

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    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.

    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, salutes Lt. Col. Thomas Gordon, the commanding officer of 1st Tanks and Sgt. Maj. Conrad Potts, the battalion's sergeant major, during an awards ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field June 18, recognizing Phinney for his bravery in risking his life while saving his gunner from a burning tank.

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2009
    Date Posted: 06.25.2009 21:28
    Photo ID: 182622
    VIRIN: 090625-M-5728E-004
    Resolution: 1936x1288
    Size: 1.14 MB
    Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 181
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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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