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

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    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.

    CAMP PENDELTON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Mia Ocampo 

    1st Marine Division

    U.S. Marines assigned to Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, walk 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. (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: 9929329
    VIRIN: 260908-M-NM916-2600
    Resolution: 3959x2639
    Size: 2.04 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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