Brigadier Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pins a Purple Heart on his son, Ferdinand Coglianese, a Marine veteran, Sept. 28, 2013, in Schwenksville, Pa. While deployed with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Lance Cpl. Ferdinand Coglianese was struck by an improvised explosive device on a routine combat logistics patrol. (Courtesy photo by Michelle Bardzil) 1st MLG commanding general awards Purple Heart to son 130928-M-VZ265-797

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