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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents a Bronze Star with Valor to a Marine assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 12, 2011.

BRONZE STAR WITH VALOR

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents a Bronze Star with Valor to a Marine assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 12, 2011.

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