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    The ‘Fighting 13th’ remembers Guadalcanal [Image 5 of 5]

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    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand on the exterior deck of a naval vessel, looking out over open ocean. The wide-angle shot captures a dramatic seascape with partially cloudy skies, sunlight reflecting off calm waters, and a distant landmass or island visible on the horizon. The image appears to be taken during early morning or late afternoon based on the low-angle sunlight.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    09.10.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Christopher O'Quin 

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    Sgt. Christopher M. Brandle, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to toss a challenge coin off the port side of the USS Green Bay during a Guadalcanal memorial ceremony off the island’s coast, Sept. 10. Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th MEU’s ground combat element, fought on that island during World War II as part of 1st Marine Division’s six month stand against Imperial Japan. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

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    Date Taken: 09.10.2011
    Date Posted: 09.14.2011 23:19
    Photo ID: 456697
    VIRIN: 110910-M-OH054-428
    Resolution: 3064x2104
    Size: 2.63 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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