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A uniformed service member attaches a French Fourragere rope to another service member’s uniform.

Continuing Tradition

Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Gomez, right, awards a French Fourragere to Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Baez at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 2, 2024. The French award dates back to World War I and is exclusively given to Marines who serve in the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments, serving as a testament to the enduring traditions and history shared by those units.

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