U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Javier Benabe, center left, company commander, and 1st Sgt. Thomas Grasberger, left, company first sergeant, present a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal citation to Gunnery Sgt. Jacob Anderson, a drill instructor, all with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 14, 2026. Following the ceremony, Anderson exchanged his campaign cover for the Marine Corps barracks cover, symbolizing the transition to his next chapter of service after completing a tour as a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda).
| Date Taken: | 08.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.21.2026 19:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9882334 |
| VIRIN: | 260814-M-OL651-1054 |
| Resolution: | 2048x1365 |
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| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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