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    From cancer to company commander [Image 1 of 8]

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    A U.S. Marine officer in service uniform is shaking hands with a young man who has a visible nasal cannula or feeding tube, suggesting a medical condition. The officer is holding a presentation plaque with what appear to be coins or medallions on it. A third person in civilian clothing stands in the background observing the exchange, which appears to be a formal recognition or ceremonial presentation outdoors.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    08.02.2013

    Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Lt. Col. William Stophel, the Commanding Officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, awards Austin Saxton a warrior's plaque, complete with KBAR knife, while Austin's father, retired Staff Sgt. Dewey Saxton, watches aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 02, 2013. Even though cancer ravaged his body, Austin never stopped fighting, and said like Marines, he never will. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

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    Date Taken: 08.02.2013
    Date Posted: 08.13.2013 10:46
    Photo ID: 994456
    VIRIN: 130802-M-AR522-292
    Resolution: 3840x2560
    Size: 1009.88 KB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO, US
    Hometown: SHORTER, ALABAMA, US
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    A U.S. Marine officer in service uniform is shaking hands with a young man who has a visible nasal cannula or feeding tube, suggesting a medical condition. The officer is holding a presentation plaque with what appear to be coins or medallions on it. A third person in civilian clothing stands in the background observing the exchange, which appears to be a formal recognition or ceremonial presentation outdoors.
    A group of five people pose outdoors in front of a brick building with green shrubbery. Two individuals on the far left and far right are wearing U.S. Marine Corps service uniforms with ribbons and garrison caps. The central figure is holding a commemorative plaque with what appears to be a knife and medallions mounted on it.
    A young teenager is seated in the driver's seat of a military vehicle, likely a Humvee (HMMWV), smiling at the camera. He is wearing a Monster Energy branded cap, a gray and red striped t-shirt, and pink shorts. The vehicle's interior shows various military equipment including communications gear and instrumentation panels.
    A group of six military personnel in tan/khaki uniforms, appearing to be U.S. Marines, pose with a young civilian male wearing a striped shirt, red shorts, and a Monster Energy cap. The setting appears to be an indoor facility, possibly a military base building or medical facility, with fluorescent lighting and a defibrillator unit visible on the wall. The group is posing together in what appears to be a meet-and-greet or special visit occasion.
    A military formation ceremony is taking place outdoors on a paved surface, likely at a Marine Corps installation. A senior Marine NCO is rendering a salute while a civilian youth in casual clothing holds a red guidon flag marked 'TSCO'. Multiple uniformed Marines are standing in formation in the background.
    The image shows civilians, likely young people, interacting with a military vehicle simulator. One person is standing in the turret hatch operating what is labeled an 'M2 Weapon Trainer', while another person is visible through the windshield at the controls. Multiple ceiling-mounted projectors suggest this is an immersive simulation environment.
    A uniformed military officer, appearing to be a U.S. Marine or Navy aviator based on his tan service uniform and visible wings insignia, is showing or presenting a flight jacket with a squadron patch to civilians in what appears to be a military squadron ready room or administrative office. The setting includes a reception desk with a Marine Corps emblem, whiteboards with tactical diagrams, and several civilians including adults and a child. The interaction appears to be a familiarization or public affairs visit.
    Three individuals pose for a photo inside a military aircraft hangar in front of what appears to be a military helicopter. The group includes two civilians and one uniformed military personnel wearing what appears to be a U.S. Marine Corps service uniform with ribbons. The setting is a large hangar facility with equipment and storage visible in the background.

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