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    Ohio rifleman reflects on loss of fallen Marine [Image 5 of 6]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert camouflage uniform kneels in a bowed, reverent posture before a battlefield cross memorial at a forward operating base. The memorial consists of a rifle mounted vertically with a combat helmet on top and boots at the base, flanked by the American flag and a U.S. Marine Corps unit colors flag. The setting appears to be a desert military installation with armored vehicles and barriers visible in the background.

    PATROL BASE TALIBJAN, AFGHANISTAN

    07.03.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    PATROL BASE TALIBJAN, Helmand province, Afghanistan - A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 8, pays his respects to a fallen Marine during a memorial ceremony honoring Spring Valley, Wis., native Cpl. Michael C. Nolen. He was recently killed in action while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Nolen served as a team leader with the unit.

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    Date Taken: 07.03.2011
    Date Posted: 07.16.2011 02:46
    Photo ID: 428579
    VIRIN: 110703-M-PE262-008
    Resolution: 4080x2720
    Size: 4.43 MB
    Location: PATROL BASE TALIBJAN, AF
    Web Views: 340
    Downloads: 11

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    Multiple U.S. Marine Corps personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are rendering a salute at what appears to be a forward operating base in a desert environment. Two flags are visible in the background: the American flag and the United States Marine Corps flag. The setting suggests a formal military ceremony, likely a memorial service, change of command, or colors ceremony.
    A U.S. Marines officer in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The name tape on his uniform reads 'KAPPEN' and the branch tape reads 'U.S. MARINES'. A red and gold Marine Corps flag is visible in the foreground, and a combat helmet is positioned nearby, suggesting this may be a memorial or change of command ceremony.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place in an arid outdoor setting, featuring a 'Battlefield Cross' — a rifle bayoneted into the ground with a combat helmet placed on top. Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are kneeling in a bowed, reverent posture before the memorial. A group of fellow service members is visible in the background, also attending the ceremony.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a forward operating base in a desert environment. Soldiers in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are kneeling with heads bowed in prayer around a battlefield cross — a rifle bayoneted into the ground topped with a combat helmet. An American flag is visible on the right side, and a large formation of military personnel stands in the background observing the ceremony.
    A U.S. Marine in desert camouflage uniform kneels in a bowed, reverent posture before a battlefield cross memorial at a forward operating base. The memorial consists of a rifle mounted vertically with a combat helmet on top and boots at the base, flanked by the American flag and a U.S. Marine Corps unit colors flag. The setting appears to be a desert military installation with armored vehicles and barriers visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform and cover is reading from a small card or note at what appears to be an outdoor military ceremony or formation in an arid environment. Behind him, an American flag and a U.S. Marine Corps flag are displayed on staffs, with military vehicles (likely MRAPs or similar tactical vehicles) visible in the background. The setting suggests a forward operating base in a desert region.

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