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    Marines decorated for heroic actions in Afghanistan

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.12.2013

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore 

    1st Marine Division

    First Lt. Stephen C. Huff, the 81 mm mortar platoon commander serving with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, is presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" for valor here, June 11, 2013. Huff, led more than 50 Marines and Afghan soldiers in an assault on an insurgent stronghold of more than 25 highly trained fighters. During the 60 hour fight, he exposed himself to enemy fire while maneuvering his Marines, directing their fire and evacuating the casualties from the battlefield.

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    Date Taken: 06.12.2013
    Date Posted: 06.12.2013 22:10
    Photo ID: 951857
    VIRIN: 130612-M-PC317-004
    Resolution: 3456x2304
    Size: 4.89 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US

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