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U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presented seven firefighters and paramedics with a lifesaving award on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Chief Jeff Moore, Captain David Lewis, Engineer Tom Klein, FireFighter Justin Myers and Firefighter and Paramedics Steve Chavez, Justin Myers, Chris Braun and Lou Santos were awarded for their actions in saving Leeanne Ericson, who was attacked by a shark in April 2017. (Marine Corps Video by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 cook a three-course meal during a food service evaluation designed for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, December 8, 2017. MWSS-172 Marines competed to earn the title ‘Best Field Mess’ for the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1985, the W.P.T Hill award was created to reward high quality food service by identifying the best mess halls and field messes throughout the Marine Corps and encouraging a commitment to excellence through competition. MWSS-172 is attached to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andy Martinez)

U.S. Marines and civilians attend an award ceremony for 2nd Lt. Spencer Preston, student, Ground Supply School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools at the Master Gunnery Sgt. Elbert Gray Hall at Camp Johnson on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 8, 2017. Preston was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement for applying a tourniquet to an injured Marine who needed medical attention. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Nikki L. Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter T. Lesauski speaks on being awarded the 2017 Combat Engineer Non-Commisioned Officer of the year award, at Quantico, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. Lesouski was selected because of his outstanding work ethic and his unrelentless dedication. The award was presented during the annual Marine Corps Engineer Association Awards Banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Zachery C. Laning)

For their bravery and professionalism, during the Vietnam War, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation by former president Lyndon B. Johnson on October 9, 1968. CITATION: THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION TO THE FIRST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty in action against the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Gong forces in the Republic of Vietnam, from 11 May 1965 to 15 September 1967. Throughout this period, the First Marine Aircraft Wing, operating in I and II Corps tactical -zones of the Republic of Vietnam, North Vietnam, and adjacent waters, sought out and destroyed determined enemy forces and provided combat air support to ground forces of the Free World and the Republic of Vietnam. Participating in 195 major operations, and thousands of other attacks, the Wing continuously and aggressively carried the battle to the elusive enemy in bitterly contested actions. Operations such as DOUBLE EAGLE, HARVEST MOON, STARLITE, HASTINGS, PRAIRIE, UNION, HICKORY, COCHISE, AND SWIFT, reflect the high degree of superior airmanship, valor, devotion to duty and professionalism exhibited by personnel of the Wing. Although heavily committed to increased combat operations, the Wing developed and successfully employed new weapons, tactics, and procedures against the hard-core communist forces with gratifying results. Through the aggressive actions of the Wing, military and political victories were denied the insurgent communist forces, thereby providing a more stable atmosphere for the legally constituted Government of the Republic of Vietnam. The establishment, and logistical support of many separate airfields throughout the I Corps tactical zone and the vital air supply support provided the III Marine Amphibious Force and its allied ground forces, was a tribute to the resourcefulness and determination of the Wing. This dependable support was provided under the most trying and difficult combat conditions. Flying in fair weather and foul, against a fanatical, well-armed enemy, the uncommon courage and intrepidity of the Marine pilots and supporting Wing personnel, acting in a concerted team effort, contributed to another glorious chapter in an already illustrious history. The valor, devotion to duty, aggressive spirit, professionalism, and ingenuity of the entire First Marine Aircraft Wing in battle against a well trained, dangerous, and determined enemy, reflected the highest degree of heroism and exemplary performance, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. LYNDON B. JOHNSON Music by: AShamaluevMusic Footage by: Jeff Quitney (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge)

U.S. Marines and sailors of the Second Marine Division gather together to award members of the division and participate in morning colors on September 26, 2017 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Awarded were Lance Cpl. Brian Guzman, Marine of the Quarter; Sgt. Matthew Burgess, NCO of the Quarter; HM2 Jonathan Morris, Junior Sailor of the Quarter; HM3 Aaron Tucker, Sailor of the Quarter; and HM Brandon Engebretsen, Blue-Jacket of the Quarter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Bethanie Ryan)

Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller, the most decorated Marine in American history, was born on this day, June 26, in 1898. Inspired by the Marines of Belleau Wood, Chesty knew from a young age that he would be part of the military. In his lifetime, he demonstrated impeccable leadership and complete devotion to his Marines. He received numerous awards, including five Navy Crosses and a Distinguished Service. Every Marine alive today knows of at least one Chesty Puller story, and every Marine remembers the legend. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty)

AUSTRALIAN ARMY BASE ROBERTSON BARRACKS, Darwin – Lt. Col. Brian Middleton, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force Darwin, presented Australian Army Maj. Joel Domigan with the Air Medal with combat valor on May 26, 2017. Domigan was recognized for his heroic actions as an AH- 1 Cobra pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 3rd Marine Air Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)

Marines receive a Chesty Puller award during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2017. The Marines earned the award due to their impressive conduct in combat, garrison and in the field of innovation throughout the calendar year of 2016. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Major Gen. Walter Lee Miller, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, presents a Chesty Puller award to Marines during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2017. The Marines earned the award due to their impressive conduct in combat, garrison and in the field of innovation throughout the calendar year of 2016. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 reflect on the significance of winning the John I. Hudson award from the Marine Corps Aviation Association two years in a row aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 28, 2017. Founded in 1962, the MCAA's awards program is the largest aviation-based awards program in the country. The John I. Hudson award is given to the best UAV squadron across the Marine Corps for their excellent contributions to Marine aviation over the past year. VMU-2 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Music by Silent Partner’s “Watch it glow”. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jorge Barajas, a dental technician with 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group talks about how he received the DN Thomas A. Christensen Award. The award is named in honor of Thomas A. Christensen Jr., who, during the Battle of Chosen Reservoir in Korea, was attached to an Amphibious Tractor Battalion that came under attack by Chinese Communists. During the battle, he rushed forward numerous times to rescue the wounded and offer first aid. Wounded himself, he continued to offer aid until he was mortally wounded at point blank range. For his actions, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. He was the first dental technician in history to be awarded the Navy Cross. This award is given annually to a deserving enlisted hospital corpsman who deployed with a dental battalion in the Fleet Marine Force and was recognized by their seniors, subordinates and peers to be deserving of the award.

Sgt. Excer Rivera is an engineer platoon squad leader with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group. Rivera talks about how he won Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and NCO of the year. For his achievements and dedication as a NCO, Rivera also received a Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Marine Division(MARDIV) recognize the 2d MARDIV NCO and Marine of the Year; Navy Sea Sailor of the Year competitor; Junior Sailor of the Year, Blue Jacket of the Year; NCO and Marine of the Quarter; Junior and Senior Sailor of the Quarter; and the Blue Jacket of the Quarter. The Quarterly Morning Colors and Awards Ceremony is an opportunity for 2d MARDIV leadership to honor notable Marines and Sailors on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Samuel Taylor)