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    Marine Spirit Monument Groundbreaking Ceremony [Image 2 of 10]

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    A man in business casual attire stands outdoors on a grass area holding a ceremonial gold shovel with a blue and red handle, pointing at it with his free hand and smiling. The setting appears to be a groundbreaking ceremony, likely at a public or institutional location. A street sign, buildings, and trees are visible in the background.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.12.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell ValerioAlvarez 

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego           

    Darren Erickson, the executive director of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Museum Foundation, gives his remarks during the Marine Spirit Monument Groundbreaking Ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, Sept. 12, 2026. MCRD San Diego hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Marine Spirit Monument, a Marine Corps war memorial and the first of its kind in the depot’s nearly 105-year history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Valerio Alvarez)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2026
    Date Posted: 09.13.2026 13:34
    Photo ID: 9931330
    VIRIN: 260912-M-SL155-1047
    Resolution: 1365x2048
    Size: 953.49 KB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A small outdoor ceremony is taking place on a military installation, with approximately ten individuals gathered around a folding table displaying what appears to be a folded American flag and a small statue or trophy. One participant is wearing a United States Marine Corps dress uniform with red stripe trousers, while others are dressed in civilian business attire. The setting includes military-style barracks buildings in the background and a speed limit sign reading 20 mph.
    A man in business casual attire stands outdoors on a grass area holding a ceremonial gold shovel with a blue and red handle, pointing at it with his free hand and smiling. The setting appears to be a groundbreaking ceremony, likely at a public or institutional location. A street sign, buildings, and trees are visible in the background.
    An elderly man wearing a dark blazer, striped tie, and a military-style cap stands outdoors addressing what appears to be a group of uniformed military personnel. The scene is framed by two blurred figures in the foreground wearing tan/khaki uniforms, with one wearing a white cover (cap). The setting appears to be a military installation or park with autumn-colored trees in the background.
    An older bald man wearing a dark suit, tie, and sunglasses is pointing toward the camera or a nearby subject. He is wearing a red name badge and an American flag pin on his lapel, suggesting an official or formal role. The setting appears to be an outdoor parking lot near a light-colored institutional building.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer in service uniform performs a ceremonial groundbreaking, shoveling sand from a black tray with a ceremonial shovel. The officer wears the distinctive Marine Corps service uniform with black trousers featuring a red 'blood stripe,' a tan service shirt, and a white peaked cap with gold oak leaf embellishments indicating general officer rank. The setting appears to be a military installation with a building and parked vehicles visible in the background.
    An elderly man in a dark suit and striped tie, wearing a dark baseball cap, is shoveling dirt or sand into a black plastic tray outdoors. The setting appears to be a groundbreaking ceremony on what looks like a military installation or institutional campus, based on the yellow buildings and speed limit sign visible in the background. The scene is photographed in daylight with clear skies.
    A person wearing a baseball cap and light-colored clothing is using a ceremonial gold-tipped shovel to scoop sand or dirt from a black tray, consistent with a groundbreaking ceremony. An American flag is visible in the foreground right, along with what appears to be ceremonial items. The setting appears to be a military installation or government facility based on the institutional buildings and infrastructure visible in the background.
    A man in a dark business suit is performing a ceremonial groundbreaking, shoveling dirt into a black plastic tray on a dry grass lawn. The setting appears to be a military or government installation, indicated by the institutional buildings, speed limit sign, and overall environment. The event is taking place outdoors on a clear, partly cloudy day.
    Five men pose together at what appears to be a groundbreaking ceremony, holding a ceremonial gold shovel. One individual is wearing a United States Marine Corps dress uniform with a white cover and service ribbons, while the others are dressed in civilian business attire. A black tray filled with sand or soil is placed in the foreground, consistent with a formal groundbreaking event.
    An outdoor display table set up for a Marine Spirit Monument event, featuring patriotic and military memorabilia. The table holds bronze sculptures, American flag items, and a USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor emblem plaque. A sign in the background reads 'Marine Spirit Monument' with a QR code, set against a military-style building.

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