MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, (February 10, 2005) Marines from different sections of 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment received awards here Feb. 10 for actions performed during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2002 through 2004. Awards for five Marines and two sailors included six Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and a Bronze Star. Most of the awards were received with a combat distinguishing device to signify the awards were given for actions while in combat. Lt. Charles F. Youngblood is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Brig. Gen. Joseph J. McMenamin. USMC-04822

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