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    MALS-13 hosts Promotion and Awards Ceremony [Image 4 of 6]

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    A military decoration or award ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a military installation. A senior Marine in MARPAT camouflage uniform is pinning a medal or award onto another Marine's uniform chest. A formation of Marines stands in the background observing the ceremony.

    YUMA, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    07.01.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Christopher Castro 

    Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brandon Kneemiller, left, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 13, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Master Gunnery Sgt. Youssouf Ouattara, the senior noncommissioned officer in charge of Regional Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, during a promotion and awards ceremony on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, July 1, 2026. The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves with outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

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    Date Taken: 07.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 18:07
    Photo ID: 9919296
    VIRIN: 260701-M-CC021-1027
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 12.24 MB
    Location: YUMA, ARIZONA, US
    Web Views: 1
    Downloads: 0

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    A United States Marine Corps ceremony is taking place outdoors under a tan shade canopy. A senior Marine is reading aloud from a framed official USMC certificate or commendation document to a recipient standing at attention. A formation of Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms stands in the background as witnesses.
    A military promotion or award ceremony is taking place outdoors under a shade canopy. A civilian woman in a floral dress and a uniformed Marine are pinning insignia or a medal onto a central Marine's uniform. Additional uniformed Marines are visible standing in formation in the background.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are engaged in a face-to-face conversation under a tan shade canopy structure. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation in an arid environment, with additional personnel visible in the background. The Marine facing the camera wears glasses and has 'U.S. MARINES' tape visible on his uniform.
    A military decoration or award ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a military installation. A senior Marine in MARPAT camouflage uniform is pinning a medal or award onto another Marine's uniform chest. A formation of Marines stands in the background observing the ceremony.
    A group of U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are gathered in an outdoor covered area, appearing to receive a briefing or instruction from a senior Marine. The setting appears to be a military installation in a warm, arid climate, with a shipping container and pull-up bar rack visible in the background. The group includes both male and female Marines standing in an attentive formation.
    Military personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are gathered in an outdoor courtyard area, with several individuals embracing in what appears to be a celebratory or farewell occasion. Two pairs of service members are hugging in the foreground, with one individual holding a dark blue folder or certificate binder. The setting appears to be a U.S. Marine Corps installation, identifiable by building number 507 visible in the background.

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