U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael R. Nakonieczny, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, right, presents a challenge coin to Cpl. Jaqueline Akamelu, a combat photographer, Marine Corps Installations West, during a coin presentation and recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026. The ceremony recognized more than 30 Marines and Sailors for their hard work and dedication during the preparation and execution of the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration and Beach Bash held Oct. 18, 2025. Akamelu was recognized for taking decisive action and adapting to dynamic situations to ensure the unit captured mission-essential imagery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dillon Buck)
| Date Taken: | 02.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.12.2026 14:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9519914 |
| VIRIN: | 260211-M-VM027-1054 |
| Resolution: | 6258x4172 |
| Size: | 5.69 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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