Marine Sgt. Taylor Bukoski, left, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Lt. Col. James Fallon, after his promotion ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Fallon is the executive officer for the 15th MEU. The 15th MEU is embarked on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/ Released) USS Essex, Marines celebrate July promotions 150701-M-JT438-432

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