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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Francisco J. " Vince " Vega briefs Marines before a company-sized assault on Range 10 during Operation Lava Viper at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, May 21, 2015. Vega is the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, Alpha Company commanding officer.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Francisco J. " Vince " Vega briefs Marines before a company-sized assault on Range 10 during Operation Lava Viper at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, May 21, 2015. Vega is the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, Alpha Company commanding officer.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Francisco J. " Vince " Vega briefs Marines before a company-sized assault on Range 10 during Operation Lava Viper at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, May 21, 2015. Vega is the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, Alpha Company commanding officer.

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