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    La Jolla, Calif., native recognized for valor in battle [Image 2 of 3]

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    A formal military award ceremony is taking place, likely in a US Marine Corps setting. A senior Marine (facing away) is presenting a medal and red certificate folder to a younger Marine, who is already wearing a ribbon/medal on his chest. A third Marine stands at attention near a podium in the background.

    QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    02.02.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Christopher Zahn 

    Marine Corps Base Quantico       

    Capt. David VanDam was presented with the Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device in a ceremonyat the Expeditionary Warfighting School here Feb. 2. Vandam was the company commander for Bravo Co., 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division and was decorated for his valorous leadership during combat operations in Trek Nawa, Afghanistan from June to Nov., 2010.

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    Date Taken: 02.02.2012
    Date Posted: 11.17.2012 10:50
    Photo ID: 785212
    VIRIN: 120202-M-XN800-251
    Resolution: 2784x1848
    Size: 2.12 MB
    Location: QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US
    Hometown: LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 3

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    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms are participating in a military award ceremony. A senior Marine is pinning a medal onto the chest of a younger Marine who is standing at attention. The ceremony appears to be taking place indoors in a formal setting with a podium and Marine Corps flag visible in the background.
    A formal military award ceremony is taking place, likely in a US Marine Corps setting. A senior Marine (facing away) is presenting a medal and red certificate folder to a younger Marine, who is already wearing a ribbon/medal on his chest. A third Marine stands at attention near a podium in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform stands at attention in front of a yellow/gold curtain backdrop. The Marine's name tape reads 'VAN DAM' and the branch tape reads 'U.S. MARINES'. The individual is wearing a Bronze Star Medal with ribbon and an aviator wings badge on the chest.

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