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    1st Sgt. receives Bronze Star for actions in Sangin District, Afghanistan [Image 4 of 5]

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    A military officer in desert digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform stands at a podium on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel, addressing a large formation of Marines. The ceremony or briefing is taking place outdoors at sea, with the ocean visible in the background. A second uniformed individual stands nearby behind the speaker.

    USS RUSHMORE, AT SEA

    01.25.2013

    Photo by Cpl. Timothy Childers 

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Lieutenant Col. John Wiener, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to his Marines and sailors after presenting the Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device to 1st Sgt. Bradley G. Simmons, Sergeant Major, CLB-15, 15th MEU, during his award ceremony aboard the USS Rushmore, Jan. 25. Simmons, 34, is a native of Liberal, KS. The 15th MEU is deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force, providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy R. Childers)

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    Date Taken: 01.25.2013
    Date Posted: 01.26.2013 14:39
    Photo ID: 820962
    VIRIN: 130125-M-VZ265-018
    Resolution: 1800x1200
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    Location: USS RUSHMORE, AT SEA
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    A formal United States Marine Corps (USMC) military ceremony is taking place on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are standing in formation while senior personnel conduct what appears to be an awards or promotion ceremony. A red USMC guidon flag is prominently displayed, and one Marine is holding a red presentation folder.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely on the deck of a naval vessel, with a body of water visible in the background. A senior Marine is pinning a medal or award onto the uniform of a Marine identified by the name tape 'SIMMONS'. A formation of Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms stands in the background as witnesses.
    A large formation of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms is assembled on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel. A ceremony is taking place at the center of a helicopter landing pad, where a few individuals face the assembled troops, with a red Marine Corps guidon flag prominently displayed. The setting appears to be at sea during early morning or late afternoon based on the warm, low-angle lighting.
    A military officer in desert digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform stands at a podium on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel, addressing a large formation of Marines. The ceremony or briefing is taking place outdoors at sea, with the ocean visible in the background. A second uniformed individual stands nearby behind the speaker.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform and cover is speaking into a microphone at a podium on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. Military vehicles, including a yellow heavy equipment vehicle and a green military truck, are visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremony or briefing conducted at sea.

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