The Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device graces the uniform of Cpl. Marc A. Madding. According to the medal citation, Madding, a former mortarman with Weapons platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, was presented the award June 3 for “heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy as an Embedded Advisor, Embedded Training Team 5-4, 201st Corps, Afghanistan National Army, on 23 December 2008, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.” - The Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device graces the uniform of Cpl. Marc A. Madding. According to the medal citation, Madding, a former mortarman with Weapons platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, was presented the award June 3 for “heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy as an Embedded Advisor, Embedded Training Team 5-4, 201st Corps, Afghanistan National Army, on 23 December 2008, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.”
Marines with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, watch as fellow Marines and sailors undergo a simulated rollover in the new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Trainer, or MET, at Boondocker Training Area on base March 24. Any Marines or sailors deploying with MRAPs are required to complete training in the MET, said David Polk, the MET’s instructor/operator/maintainer with contractor MPRI. - Marines with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, watch as fellow Marines and sailors undergo a simulated rollover in the new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Trainer, or MET, at Boondocker Training Area on base March 24. Any Marines or sailors deploying with MRAPs are required to complete training in the MET, said David Polk, the MET’s instructor/operator/maintainer with contractor MPRI.
Marines march into position prior to setting up monuments for nine Marines and one sailor killed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Hundreds attended 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment’s memorial service Tuesday morning between Hangars 1 and 2 aboard MCB Hawaii. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga) - Marines march into position prior to setting up monuments for nine Marines and one sailor killed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Hundreds attended 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment’s memorial service Tuesday morning between Hangars 1 and 2 aboard MCB Hawaii. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga)