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Marine in battle gear poses for a photo in Okinawa, Japan.

Bronx Marine, deployed to Okinawa, leads by example

Marine Corps Cpl. Noel Mayorqa is a squad leader with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Marine Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. As a squad leader, he ensures the platoon leader’s intent is being met by making sure each task is done quickly and efficiently. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

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