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    U.S. Marines with 31st MEU return from deployment [Image 3 of 11]

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    A U.S. Marine in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniform is embracing two young children simultaneously, with a woman standing closely beside them. The scene appears to be a military homecoming or farewell event, taking place outdoors on a military installation. The emotional reunion captures a deeply personal family moment amid what appears to be a larger gathering of military personnel and families.

    CAMP PENDELTON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Mia Ocampo 

    1st Marine Division

    U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Eric Galcik, a platoon sergeant assigned to Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embraces his children during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 9, 2026. U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st MEU return home after a 10-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific and U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury. Galcik is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mia Ocampo)

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 18:01
    Photo ID: 9929296
    VIRIN: 260908-M-NM916-1022
    Resolution: 4855x3237
    Size: 2.74 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDELTON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    A military homecoming or welcome ceremony is taking place on a large paved area, likely a military base. Three U.S. Marines in camouflage uniforms with backpacks are walking toward a crowd of civilians, including families with children, who are holding welcome signs. Military vehicles are visible in the background, and the setting appears to be a sunny day in a coastal or Southern California environment based on the palm trees.
    A military homecoming scene showing a uniformed service member embracing a civilian, likely a family member or loved one. The setting appears to be an outdoor tarmac or base area, with other military personnel and civilians visible in the background. A handmade 'Welcome Home' sign is visible in the background, confirming this is a return-from-deployment event.
    A U.S. Marine in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniform is embracing two young children simultaneously, with a woman standing closely beside them. The scene appears to be a military homecoming or farewell event, taking place outdoors on a military installation. The emotional reunion captures a deeply personal family moment amid what appears to be a larger gathering of military personnel and families.
    A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage uniform and cover (cap) is embracing a civilian woman in an emotional hug, likely during a deployment departure or homecoming event. The Marine is wearing a large backpack with an orange identification tag attached. Other Marines in formation are visible in the background, and a young child is partially visible in the lower right corner.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat uniform and gear kneels down to greet two young children during what appears to be a military homecoming event. A young girl is laughing and touching the Marine's face while a boy tries on the Marine's camouflage cover (hat). A partially visible sign in the background reads 'BRO WHERE HAVE YO BE...' suggesting a family reunion.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat uniform and gear stands with a woman in a white dress and a small toddler on a military base tarmac. The adults are holding hands and leaning their heads together in an intimate moment, while the young child crouches at their feet. The setting and gear suggest a deployment departure or homecoming event.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform is reuniting with his family at what appears to be a military base or airfield. The family, consisting of a woman and three young children including an infant, holds a handmade sign celebrating his return. Armored military vehicles are visible in the background.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform crouches down to interact with a small toddler on what appears to be a military base or installation. Two women flank the service member and child, appearing to participate in what looks like a reunion or farewell moment. The setting is an outdoor paved area with chain-link fencing and military base signage visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in camouflage uniform poses for a photo with two civilians, likely family members, at what appears to be a military open house or base event. A young woman photographs the group using a smartphone. Military vehicles, including armored personnel carriers, and other uniformed personnel are visible in the background.
    A civilian woman in a brown sleeveless top and sunglasses shares a joyful, intimate moment with a service member in U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage uniform on a military base. The two are smiling and leaning toward each other in what appears to be a reunion or farewell encounter. The setting is an outdoor paved area of a military installation with military vehicles and equipment visible in the background.
    A column of U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms marches across a paved surface at what appears to be a military installation, likely Camp Pendleton, California, based on the visible palm trees, terrain, and red-roofed buildings. The Marines are carrying personal weapons, backpacks, and duffel bags, suggesting a deployment, embarkation, or return from an exercise. Several personnel in the foreground are smiling, indicating a positive or routine movement event.

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