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    Sgt. McDonald Receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal [Image 5 of 13]

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    A close-up image shows hands pinning a military medal onto a U.S. Marines camouflage uniform. The medal features a winged figure (likely Pegasus or an eagle) on a bronze octagonal medallion with the word 'HEROISM' visible, suspended from a tricolor ribbon in blue, yellow, and red. This appears to be a military decoration ceremony.

    JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    03.17.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Elijah Abernathy 

    2nd Marine Division

    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Danny McDonald, scout sniper with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2021. McDonald was awarded for his selfless actions in Surf City, N.C., May 4, 2019, where he risked his own life to save a 10-year-old child from drowning. The child was caught in a rip current that carried him approximately 300 feet from shore.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Abernathy)

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    Date Taken: 03.17.2021
    Date Posted: 03.17.2021 16:35
    Photo ID: 6560562
    VIRIN: 210317-M-KO875-1031
    Resolution: 4214x2809
    Size: 7.63 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS, US
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    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a U.S. Marine Corps installation near a waterfront. One Marine is rendering a formal salute to a senior Marine whose back is to the camera, while other uniformed personnel stand in formation in the background. All personnel are wearing face masks, suggesting this event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A U.S. Marine identified by name tape as 'McDonald' stands at attention during what appears to be a military awards or promotion ceremony. A document in a red and yellow folder is being held in the foreground, likely being read aloud. Multiple Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms and black face masks are standing in formation in the background, with military unit guidon flags visible.
    A person wearing military camouflage and a black tactical watch with a tattooed hand is holding an open military award folder. The document is a Navy and Marine Corps Medal citation issued by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, awarded to Corporal Danny R. McDonald of the United States Marine Corps for an act of heroism. The folder displays the official certificate on the right side with a gold seal and ribbon graphic, and the citation letter on the left side.
    A military awards ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a U.S. Marine Corps installation. A senior Marine (right) is presenting a certificate or award document to another Marine, while additional personnel stand in formation in the background. All visible personnel are wearing COVID-19 face masks, suggesting this occurred during the pandemic period (2020-2022).
    A close-up image shows hands pinning a military medal onto a U.S. Marines camouflage uniform. The medal features a winged figure (likely Pegasus or an eagle) on a bronze octagonal medallion with the word 'HEROISM' visible, suspended from a tricolor ribbon in blue, yellow, and red. This appears to be a military decoration ceremony.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in a military awards ceremony, with one Marine pinning a medal or decoration onto the other. Both individuals are wearing black face masks, suggesting the event took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Additional Marines are visible in the background standing at attention on a grassy outdoor area.
    A U.S. Marines military awards ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely on a military installation. A senior Marine is presenting a medal and citation folder to a recipient while other Marines stand in formation in the background. All personnel are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols.
    Three U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are participating in an outdoor military ceremony, with two individuals exchanging salutes. The Marine on the right is holding a red folder and wearing a medal on his chest, suggesting this is an awards or recognition ceremony. All three personnel are wearing black face masks, indicating this took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A group of U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are gathered outside the headquarters building of the 6th Marine Regiment, identifiable by the 'Fightin' 6th Marines' sign above the entrance. A senior Marine officer appears to be addressing the assembled personnel, likely during a formal ceremony, as one Marine is holding a red folder and wearing a service medal. Several personnel are wearing face masks, suggesting this event took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are participating in an outdoor military ceremony, likely an award or decoration presentation. One Marine holds a red folder with a medal while the other appears to be addressing an audience of fellow Marines. The event takes place outside a brick building with red Marine Corps-branded chairs arranged in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place outside the headquarters building of the 6th Marines regiment, identifiable by the 'Fightin' 6th Marines' sign above the entrance. Several Marines in camouflage uniforms and face masks are assembled in formation facing officers standing at the front of the building. The scene includes American and Marine Corps flags flanking the entrance, with red chairs arranged on both sides.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand outside a building identified as the 'Fighting 6th Marines' headquarters. The Marine in the foreground, identified by nametape as 'McDonald,' holds a red folder and wears a medal on his chest, indicating a recent award ceremony. A second Marine in the background wearing a face mask appears to be applauding.
    Three U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms pose in front of the 'Fightin' 6th Marines' headquarters building. The center Marine is holding a red award folder and wearing a medal, indicating this is a military award or commendation ceremony. The building displays the 2nd Marine Division insignia, and both a U.S. flag and a unit colors flag are visible flanking the group.

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