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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Daniel Shipley, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, awards the Commendation Medal to Staff Sgt. Edward Hossler, enlisted aide to Maj.Gen. Shipley, following the Belleau Wood Memorial Day Ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Chateau-Thierry, France, May 24, 2026. The event is one of four joint memorial ceremonies held by U.S., French, and German military forces to mark the 108th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The annual commemoration honors the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and its European allies, reinforcing the enduring bond between partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)
| Date Taken: | 05.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 16:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9712612 |
| VIRIN: | 260524-M-YV414-1621 |
| Resolution: | 5496x3664 |
| Size: | 1.64 MB |
| Location: | CHATEAU-THIERRY, AISNE, FR |
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