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    A granite memorial monument dedicated to Operation Enduring Freedom, Regimental Combat Team 5, 2011-2012, is being unveiled or viewed at a ceremony. The monument features a map of Afghanistan with the Afghan flag colors, multiple military unit insignia, and the inscriptions 'Helmand Province, Afghanistan' and 'Fallen But Never Forgotten.' Attendees including uniformed Marines and civilians are gathered around the memorial.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.06.2013

    Photo by Lance Cpl. James Gulliver 

    1st Marine Division

    Family members of fallen Marines look for their loved one’s names during the 5th Marine Regiment Operation Enduring Freedom memorial dedication ceremony here, June 6, 2013. The memorial honors Marines and sailors who served with 5th Marines or under Regimental Combat Team 5 who gave the ultimate sacrifice during combat operations in Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 06.06.2013
    Date Posted: 06.06.2013 21:24
    Photo ID: 947823
    VIRIN: 130606-M-GO800-235
    Resolution: 3456x2304
    Size: 3.72 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A formation of United States Marines in dress blue uniforms standing at attention during a formal ceremony. The Marines are wearing their distinctive blue coats with red trim, white covers (caps), white belts, and gold buttons. Multiple rank insignia are visible on the sleeves, indicating various enlisted grades.
    A memorial unveiling ceremony is taking place, with a woman in a beige suit and a military officer in dress uniform removing camouflage netting from a granite memorial wall. The monument references 'Helmand Province, Afghanistan' and bears the inscription 'FALLEN BUT NEVER FORGOT[TEN]', indicating it honors fallen military personnel. Flags and color guard elements are visible in the background.
    A high-ranking U.S. Marine Corps officer, identifiable by four stars on his collar indicating the rank of General, delivers a speech at a formal outdoor military ceremony. He stands at a decorated podium with a microphone, flanked by rows of Marines in dress blues and multiple flags in the background. The setting appears to be a hillside or mountainous location, suggesting a memorial or commemorative event.
    Two United States Marines in dress blue uniforms are participating in a formal military ceremony. One Marine is playing a silver bugle/trumpet while the other stands at attention rendering a salute. A state flag (appearing to be Michigan) and what appears to be a U.S. flag are visible in the background.
    Three individuals stand before a 5th Marine Regiment memorial wall bearing engraved names of fallen service members. Two of the individuals are embracing in what appears to be an emotional moment, while a third person stands nearby holding flowers. The scene suggests a memorial or commemorative visit to honor fallen Marines.
    A group of people, including uniformed U.S. Marines, are gathered around what appears to be a granite monument or memorial. The Marines and civilians appear to be placing or affixing a photograph or printed image onto the surface of the monument. This appears to be a dedication or commemorative ceremony.
    A granite memorial monument dedicated to Operation Enduring Freedom, Regimental Combat Team 5, 2011-2012, is being unveiled or viewed at a ceremony. The monument features a map of Afghanistan with the Afghan flag colors, multiple military unit insignia, and the inscriptions 'Helmand Province, Afghanistan' and 'Fallen But Never Forgotten.' Attendees including uniformed Marines and civilians are gathered around the memorial.

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