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    Traditions held strong with wreath-laying ceremony [Image 2 of 2]

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    A U.S. Marine in dress blues uniform stands at attention near a floral wreath during what appears to be a memorial or ceremonial event. The Marine displays multiple service medals and ribbons, and wears the rank insignia of a Master Gunnery Sergeant or Sergeant Major. A small American flag is visible near the base of the wreath, suggesting a graveside or commemorative ceremony.

    JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    11.10.2010

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Wright 

    Marine Corps Installations East       

    Sgt. Maj. Michael Jones, sergeant major of the 2nd Marine Division, looks upon the grave of Timothy McHugh, third sergeant major of the Marine Corps, during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Nov. 10. As set forth by the Marine Corps Casualty Procedures Manual, wreaths are to be placed at the graves of all former commandants and sergeants major of the Marine Corps, no matter where in the world they have been laid to rest.

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    Date Taken: 11.10.2010
    Date Posted: 11.18.2010 11:32
    Photo ID: 341361
    VIRIN: 101110-M-3392W-002
    Resolution: 2875x2054
    Size: 3.93 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US

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