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• Three Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-CC earn Purple Hearts December 10, 2018
  Cpl. Tyler A. Frazier, a mortar Marine with 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, who recently returned to Twentynine Palms following a deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, was awarded the Purple Heart Medal by Lt. Col. Steven M. Ford on November 7, 2018.
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• “The President’s Own” Remembers George H. W. Bush December 4, 2018
  As the nation mourns the passing of one its finest patriots, current and former members of the Marine Band remember President George H. W. Bush as a man whose love of music and uncommon graciousness elevated the unique relationship between the Chief Executive and “The President’s Own.”
  Master Sgt. Kristin duBois
• The fight for Tarawa: 75th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater of WWII December 4, 2018
  It was photographs and video scenes of American casualties lining the beach that would stun the American people in the aftermath of the Battle of Tarawa. Imagery of significant casualties floating in the surf disturbed the public, setting into motion public protest and angry letters from families mourning loved ones lost in battle.
  2nd Lt. Alyssa Morales
• 43 Years Later, Retired Vietnam Vet Receives Navy Cross December 3, 2018
  It’s the summer of 1968 in Vietnam, a sergeant with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines was forced
  Cpl. Michael Parks
• Special Reaction Team Marines enhance specialized precision marksmanship capabilities December 3, 2018
  Marines with Special Reaction Team conducted marksman-observer training Nov. 29 on Ranges 171 and
  Lance Cpl. Brennan Priest