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    San Francisco Marine awarded Bronze Star for heroism in Afghanistan [Image 2 of 5]

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    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are engaged in a military decoration ceremony outdoors. A senior Marine is pinning a medal or award onto the uniform of a junior Marine whose name tape reads 'TOOME' (possibly Toomey). The ceremony appears to be taking place on a parade deck or similar outdoor military installation.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    04.18.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Jacob Harrer 

    1st Marine Division

    Lieutenant Col. Tim Bairstow, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and a native of Thousand Oaks, Calif., pins the Bronze Star Medal with a Combat V on the chest of Cpl. Michael P. Toomey, a rifleman serving with 2nd Bn., 5th Marines, during an award ceremony here, April 18, 2013. Toomey, a native of San Francisco, was recognized for his heroic actions on May 8, 2012, while deployed to Musa Qal'ah district, Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 04.18.2013
    Date Posted: 04.19.2013 19:28
    Photo ID: 910840
    VIRIN: 130418-M-XZ121-044
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 4.71 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A military award ceremony is taking place on a parade ground, with a senior officer reading from a citation document held in a red folder. The document bears a medal insignia consistent with a Bronze Star or similar decoration, and a formation of troops stands in the background. The scene depicts a formal U.S. Marine Corps recognition ceremony.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are engaged in a military decoration ceremony outdoors. A senior Marine is pinning a medal or award onto the uniform of a junior Marine whose name tape reads 'TOOME' (possibly Toomey). The ceremony appears to be taking place on a parade deck or similar outdoor military installation.
    A military medal pinning ceremony is taking place outdoors, with one service member pinning a medal onto another's uniform. Both individuals are wearing USMC MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms. The name tape on the recipient's uniform reads 'TOOMEY'.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are shaking hands during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or award presentation. One Marine is handing or receiving a red folder, likely containing a certificate or commendation. The setting appears to be an outdoor recreational area on a military base.
    A U.S. Marines ceremony is taking place outdoors on what appears to be a military base, likely Camp Pendleton in California. Two Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are shaking hands, suggesting an award presentation or formal recognition event. A red folder and a medal visible on one Marine's chest further indicate this is an awards or commendation ceremony.

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