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    A group of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are marching in formation at what appears to be a forward operating base in an arid environment. The lead Marine is carrying an M16-style rifle with a bayonet fixed to the barrel. The setting includes HESCO barriers, camouflage netting, and other military base infrastructure visible in the background.

    COMBAT OUTPOST TABAC, AFGHANISTAN

    07.08.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Mark Garcia 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Marines march out with a helmet, identification tags, boots and a rifle with bayonet for a memorial ceremony for four Marines, July 8, 2012. During the ceremony, Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, paid tribute to Pfc. Steven P. Stevens II, Lance Cpl. Niall W. Coti-Sears, Lance Cpl. Hunter D. Hogan and Lance Cpl. Eugene C. Mills III. Stevens and Mills were killed in action June 22 while participating in Operation Jaws in the Sangin Valley District, Afghanistan. Hogan and Coti-Sears were killed in action the following day during the same operation. Stevens was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion supporting Weapons Company. Coti-Sears was a rifleman with Weapons Co. Hogan and Mills were riflemen with Bravo Co., and attached to Weapons Co., for the operation.

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    Date Taken: 07.08.2012
    Date Posted: 07.11.2012 06:53
    Photo ID: 621718
    VIRIN: 120708-M-BZ222-001
    Resolution: 1280x1920
    Size: 1.88 MB
    Location: COMBAT OUTPOST TABAC, AF
    Web Views: 608
    Downloads: 12

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    A group of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are marching in formation at what appears to be a forward operating base in an arid environment. The lead Marine is carrying an M16-style rifle with a bayonet fixed to the barrel. The setting includes HESCO barriers, camouflage netting, and other military base infrastructure visible in the background.
    Three U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are participating in a memorial ceremony, likely a 'Fallen Comrade' or battlefield cross ceremony. The three front Marines are each carrying symbolic items — a rifle with bayonet, combat boots, and a combat helmet — which are components of the traditional battlefield cross tribute. A formation of additional Marines stands at attention in the background beneath shade structures in what appears to be a forward operating base.
    A line of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms stand in formation holding rifles pointed downward in what appears to be a memorial or ceremonial formation. The soldiers are bowing their heads in a moment of reflection or prayer. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military camp in an arid environment.
    A military formation ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a forward operating base in a desert environment. Several Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand at parade rest, some holding rifles, facing a larger assembled formation under a tan shade canopy. The setting includes military tents, flags, and a camera on a tripod, suggesting an official ceremony such as a change of command or awards presentation.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand with heads bowed at a battlefield cross memorial ceremony. The memorial consists of a rifle bayoneted into the ground with combat boots and a helmet placed on top, the traditional 'fallen soldier' tribute. The ceremony appears to be taking place at a forward operating base in a desert environment.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are kneeling in a posture of mourning or prayer before a Battlefield Cross memorial display. The Battlefield Cross consists of a rifle with bayonet fixed into the ground, combat boots placed at the base, a helmet resting on top, and what appears to be a framed photograph or plaque. This appears to be a memorial ceremony for a fallen service member, held outdoors in an arid environment with other military personnel standing in formation in the background.

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