First Lt. Walter Mack, executive officer, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is completing his final predeployment training before a combat deployment to Afghanistan. Mack, a native of New York City, was a platoon commander with India Co., 3rd Bn., 4th Marines during his last deployment to Afghanistan in 2013. He said it is a tremendous opportunity to be with Bravo Co. and he is excited to deploy as the executive officer. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan / released) 1-7 repels enemy assault at Lava Training Area 140208-M-OM885-035

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