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    MarSOC Marines awarded Silver and Bronze Star [Image 4 of 8]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is holding a red Marine Corps presentation folder during what appears to be a military awards ceremony. The Marine, identified by name tape as 'Thompson,' is wearing a Silver Star medal on his chest along with aviator wings. He appears to be speaking or reading aloud during the formal occasion.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    03.12.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Young 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Staff Sgt. Andrew K. Thompson, with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, speaks to peers after receiving the Silver Star at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 12. Thompson from Bismarck, N.D., led his team and a company of Afghan National Army in an operation to clear a village in the Farah Province of Afghanistan, according to the citation.

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    Date Taken: 03.12.2012
    Date Posted: 03.13.2012 16:29
    Photo ID: 541314
    VIRIN: 120312-M-2949Y-004
    Resolution: 1333x2000
    Size: 717.78 KB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, US
    Hometown: WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA, US
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    The image shows two U.S. military medals displayed on a red surface. Both medals feature gold five-pointed stars with red, white, and blue striped ribbons. The left medal appears to be a Bronze Star Medal, while the right medal appears to be a Silver Star Medal based on the distinctive wreath and star design on its face.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms stand facing each other in what appears to be an official indoor military setting. Behind them on the wall is a blue shield-shaped insignia featuring a red numeral '1', a sword, and four stars, consistent with the 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion or a related MARSOC unit. The interaction appears formal, possibly a briefing, inspection, or ceremony.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in a formal award ceremony. The Marine on the right is receiving a medal and a red certificate folder, with a star-shaped medal and ribbon already pinned to his chest. The setting appears to be an indoor facility, likely a conference or ceremony room.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is holding a red Marine Corps presentation folder during what appears to be a military awards ceremony. The Marine, identified by name tape as 'Thompson,' is wearing a Silver Star medal on his chest along with aviator wings. He appears to be speaking or reading aloud during the formal occasion.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in a formal military award or recognition ceremony. One Marine is presenting a red folder/certificate to another Marine who is wearing a medal with a red and white ribbon on his chest. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or conference room.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is photographed speaking or addressing an audience. The Marine, identified by name tape as 'SCOTT,' is wearing a medal on their chest, consistent with a military awards ceremony. The image is a close-up portrait-style photograph taken indoors against a neutral beige wall.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are participating in a formal award ceremony. The Marine on the right is receiving a medal and citation, visible as a star-shaped decoration pinned to his chest along with an open award certificate. They are standing in front of a unit insignia plaque identified as the 1st Marine Raider Regiment or similar MARSOC unit.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are shaking hands while jointly holding an official certificate in a red folder. The certificate reads 'The United States of America Bronze Star Medal,' indicating a military award ceremony. The Marine on the right, identified by nametape as 'SCOTT,' is wearing the Bronze Star Medal on his uniform.

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