Marine Corps Lt. Col. James W. Lively, right, former commanding officer, Battalion Landing Team, 26th Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit, presents the Bronze Star with "V" device for valor to Marine Corps Maj. David J. Palka, assistant battalion inspector-instructor, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, left, during a Bronze Star Presentation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 1, 2017. Maj. Palka received the Bronze Star for heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as a Commander, Battery E, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalio

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Marine Corps Lt. Col. James W. Lively, right, former commanding officer, Battalion Landing Team, 26th Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit, presents the Bronze Star with "V" device for valor to Marine Corps Maj. David J. Palka, assistant battalion inspector-instructor, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, left, during a Bronze Star Presentation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 1, 2017. Maj. Palka received the Bronze Star for heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as a Commander, Battery E, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from 12 March to 25 May 2016. ( Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez)

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