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    Platoon Commander Awarded for Heroic Achievement in Afghanistan [Image 3 of 5]

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    Platoon Commander Awarded for Heroic Achievement in Afghanistan

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    08.21.2009

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Jones 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    First Lt. Christopher M. Young, the Combined Anti-Armor Team platoon commander with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, receives the Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device, Aug. 14. Young received the award for his combat actions while serving in Garmsir District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan during March 15 to Aug. 10, 2008, in support of Operation Azada Wosa. Within the first 30 days of the operation, as a second lieutenant, Young led his Marines on 40 direct-fire engagements, protected his Marines and accomplished other achievements in connection with combat operations against the enemy as platoon commander of 3rd platoon, Company A, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2009
    Date Posted: 08.21.2009 12:24
    Photo ID: 197226
    VIRIN: 090821-M-1876J-003
    Resolution: 2336x3246
    Size: 1.09 MB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US

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