VOLUME 50 ISSUE 26
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four vmm-264 marines receive air medal CoMBAt siMuLAtion ■ p.3 Black Knights transport 2nd LAAD and train with weapons
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Marines from Marine Medium tiltrotor squadron 264 were awarded the individual Air Medal Dec. 16 for heroic actions in support of operation enduring Freedom. (From left to right) Cpl. John M. Cederholm, the mission crew chief, sgt. Justin K. Bartfield-smith, the mission aerial gunner and observer, Capt. Matthew A. Cave, the mission co-pilot, and Capt.thomas M. Keech, the mission pilot were recognized for actions during a priority re-supply mission in support of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine regiment, in the sangin river Valley, Afghanistan, June, 12.this mission was the first time an MV-22B had engaged an enemy in combat in Afghanistan. Photo by Cpl. Abigail M. Brown, see Pg. 3
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