Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta pins a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on Lance Cpl. Christophe C. Cowley, an assault leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, today. Cowley was awarded the medal for his actions in combat on 3/5’s last deployment. During his visit, Panetta toured the ship, had lunch with Marines and sailors, pinned awards on several service members, and held a brief press conference with the media. Panetta came to visit the Marines and sailors to reinforce his commitment to maintaining an expeditionary fighting force.
| Date Taken: | 03.30.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 03.31.2012 15:57 |
| Photo ID: | 551934 |
| VIRIN: | 120330-M-YG378-003 |
| Resolution: | 3600x2400 |
| Size: | 4.88 MB |
| Location: | USS PELELIU, AT SEA |
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