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    Last living WWII OSS Maritime frogman relives history [Image 3 of 4]

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    Last living WWII OSS Maritime frogman relives history

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.29.2017

    Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley    

    Marine Forces, Special Operations Command

    Erick Simmel, a descendant of an Office of Strategic Services Maritime Unit combat swimmers and an expert on World War II special operations forces, talks with an attendee at a lecture given on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017. Simmel educated Marines and Sailors from 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion on the history of the OSS combat swimmers, also known as frogmen. These early special operators endured a demanding training pipeline under the tutelage of Marine Raiders. The lecture was one example of Marine Raiders of today honoring the historical legacy forged by their World War II forebears. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley/ released)

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    Date Taken: 09.29.2017
    Date Posted: 10.12.2017 08:49
    Photo ID: 3856267
    VIRIN: 170929-M-IL801-033
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 10.7 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US

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