Col. Douglas C. Cardinale, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Commander, addresses the formation and explains the significance of the patch during the patching ceremony at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan Dec. 3, 2012. The patching ceremony is conducted to recognize Soldiers supporting combat operations overseas. Marne soldiers receive combat patch 121203-A-PI315-118

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