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US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Daniels, is congratulated after being presented with a Letter of Commendation from the Commanding General of the 1ST Marine Division, by USMC Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Clarke Lethin (center) G-3 Officer, Headquarters Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, during a Retirement Ceremony at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA). Also retiring is CHIEF Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5) Jeffry Hill (foreground left)

US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Daniels (right) shares a light moment with the Marines of 1ST Marine Division during his Retirement Ceremony held at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA). USMC CHIEF Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5) Jeffry Hill (foreground left) is also retiring and being honored, both Marines were awarded the Legion of Merit Medal, during the Ceremony

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Clarke Lethin (center) G-3 Officer, Headquarters Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, poses for a photograph with USMC CHIEF Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5) Jeffry Hill (left) and USMC MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Daniels, during a retirement Ceremony held at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA). Both Marines were awarded the Legion of Merit Medal, during the Ceremony

US Marine Corps (USMC) CHIEF Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5) Jeffry Hill (foreground left), is awarded The Legion of Merit Medal by USMC Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Clarke Lethin (center) G-3 Officer, Headquarters Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, during a Retirement Ceremony for USMC personnel at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA)

During the Retirement Ceremony for US Marine Corps (USMC) First Sergeant (1SGT) Christopher Seefeld (foreground left), USMC Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Clarke Lethin (center) G-3 Officer, Headquarters Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, presents Mrs. Tammy Seefeld, with a letter of Appreciation from the Commanding General of the 1ST Marine Division, during a Ceremony conducted at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) F. Michael Cline, Sr. (center), outgoing Headquarters and Service Battalion (H&S BN) Sergeant Major, passes the sword to USMC Colonel (COL) D. E. Smith (right), Commander (CDR), H&S BN, during the BN Relief, Appointment and Retirement Ceremony at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC). SGTMAJ Cline retires from active duty after 30 years of service in the USMC

During the Retirement Ceremony for US Marine Corps (USMC) CHIEF Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5) Jeffry Hill (foreground left), USMC Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Clarke Lethin (center) G-3 Officer, Headquarters Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, presents Mrs. Mary Hill, with a letter of Appreciation from the Commanding General of the 1ST Marine Division, during a Ceremony conducted at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Michael R. Lehnert (right), Commanding General 2nd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), passes the flag to Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) C. B. Martin (center), Commanding Officer 2nd Military Police Battalion, officially activating the battalion. Sergeant Major (SGM) L. Carson (left), SGM 2nd FSSG renders honors. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) David M. Mize (right rear), Commanding General, Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina presents a certificate for the Meritorious Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) David J. Reintjes (left), USMC, Deputy Assistant CHIEF of STAFF, Marine Corps Community Services Programs upon his retirement. Assisting is Sergeant Major (SGM) Otis Kokesnparger (right foreground), USMC, SGM MCB, Camp Lejeune

US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Daniels is awarded the Legion of Merit Medal by USMC Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Clarke Lethin (center) G-3 Officer, Headquarters Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, during a Retirement Ceremony at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA). Also retiring is CHIEF Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5) Jeffry Hill (foreground left), and First Sergeant (1SGT) Christopher Seefeld (background left)

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Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

State: California (CA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew P. Roufs, USMC

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The United States Marine Corps traces its roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on 10 November 1775. That date is celebrated as the Marine Corps's birthday. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, Marine detachments served aboard Navy cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. About 600,000 Americans served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, performed a central role in the Pacific War. The Pacific theatre battles saw fierce fighting between Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. The Battle of Iwo Jima was arguably the most famous Marine engagement of the war with high losses of 26,000 American casualties and 22,000 Japanese. By the end of WWII, the Corps expanded totaling about 485,000 Marines. Nearly 87,000 Marines were casualties during World War II (including nearly 20,000 killed), and 82 were awarded the Medal of Honor. The Korean War saw the Corps expand from 75,000 regulars to a force of 261,000 Marines, mostly reservists. 30,544 Marines were killed or wounded during the war. During Vietnam War Marines evacuated Saigon. Vietnam was the longest war for Marines. By its end, 13,091 had been killed in action, 51,392 had been wounded. Marines participated in the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt, the invasion of Grenada, the invasion of Panama. On 23 October 1983, the Marine headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon, was bombed, causing the highest peacetime losses to the Corps in its history. 220 Marines and 21 other service members were killed. Marines liberated Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, participated in combat operations in Somalia (1992–1995), and took part in the evacuation of American citizens from the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania. Following the attacks on 11 September 2001, Marine Corps, alongside the other military services, has engaged in global operations around the world in support of War on Terror. Marines were among first sent to Afghanistan in November 2001. Since then, Marine battalions and squadrons have been engaging Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. U.S. Marines also served in the Iraq War.

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As seen from aboard the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27), a pallet is highlined from a Military Sealift Command fleet oiler to the Josephus Daniels as an underway replenishment is conducted during Unitas XXXI, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations.

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