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    Commandant, Sergeant Major of Marine Corps visit Marines in Afghanistan [Image 7 of 7]

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    Two U.S. Marines in desert camouflage (MARPAT) uniforms are shaking hands during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or recognition event. An older, senior-ranking Marine is holding a microphone and addressing the younger Marine, suggesting an award presentation or commendation. A formation of Marines in the background indicates this is an official unit gathering.

    COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZI, AFGHANISTAN

    07.17.2012

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter 

    Regional Command Southwest

    Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos thanks a 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment Marine for his question at Combat Outpost Shir Ghazi, July 17, 2012. General Amos and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett stopped at six locations in southern Afghanistan to meet and thank Marines for their service. Both leaders discussed the future of the Marine Corps as it begins to scale down in size from 202,000 Marines to 182,100 over the next four years. As the focus shifts away from prolonged combat operations in Afghanistan, the Marine Corps looks to be an expeditionary force in readiness in the Pacific. Marines will be deployed and stationed in Japan, Guam and Australia.

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    Date Taken: 07.17.2012
    Date Posted: 07.18.2012 02:29
    Photo ID: 626961
    VIRIN: 120717-M-DM345-005
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 2.82 MB
    Location: COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZI, AF

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