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    Georgia Marine awarded Silver Star for heroic actions in Afghanistan [Image 2 of 6]

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    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are shaking hands during what appears to be a military awards ceremony. The Marine on the right has just received a medal, visible on the chest of their uniform, along with the U.S. Marines tape and an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem. The handshake and placement of one hand on the shoulder suggest a formal congratulatory exchange.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    07.10.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Jeff Drew 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Colonel Kenneth M. DeTreux, the commanding officer of 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shakes the hand of Woodstock, Ga., native Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Cole (right) after presenting him with the nation’s third highest award for valor, the Silver Star. Cole received the award for his actions during a patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 07.10.2012
    Date Posted: 07.11.2012 08:40
    Photo ID: 621740
    VIRIN: 120706-M-HB024-021
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 11.48 MB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: WOODSTOCK, GEORGIA, US
    Web Views: 663
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    The image shows multiple military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms providing what appears to be emergency medical aid to a wounded individual against a mud-brick wall. The setting appears to be a rural or semi-urban environment consistent with Southwest Asian or Middle Eastern terrain. The scene depicts a combat casualty care situation with soldiers actively attending to an injured person.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are shaking hands during what appears to be a military awards ceremony. The Marine on the right has just received a medal, visible on the chest of their uniform, along with the U.S. Marines tape and an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem. The handshake and placement of one hand on the shoulder suggest a formal congratulatory exchange.
    A military ceremony is taking place on an open field, featuring personnel in U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniforms. Three individuals are prominently positioned in the foreground, with two facing each other suggesting a formal interaction such as an award presentation or inspection, while a third stands at attention. Rows of uniformed Marines are visible in the background, indicating a formal parade or formation ceremony.
    A group photo taken at what appears to be a military ceremony or award presentation, featuring several U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms alongside civilian family members. One central Marine is wearing a medal on his chest and holding a red folder or award case, suggesting this is a medal or commendation ceremony. The group is posed under a covered outdoor pavilion on what appears to be a military base.
    A U.S. Marines military decoration ceremony is taking place on an outdoor parade field. A senior Marine officer is shaking hands with and presenting a medal to a younger Marine, who is already wearing what appears to be a Bronze Star Medal with ribbon on his left chest. A formation of Marines is visible in the background.
    The image shows a United States Silver Star Medal in its presentation case alongside an official award certificate. The certificate is issued by the President of the United States to Lance Corporal Jeffrey C. Cole II of the United States Marine Corps for Gallantry in Action on 17 August 2010. The medal features the distinctive five-pointed gold star with a red, white, and blue ribbon.

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