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U.S. Marines congratulate Capt. Lara DeLeon smilingly shakes hands with some other military personnel.

U.S. Marines congratulate Capt. Lara DeLeon, food service officer, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, at the Marine Corps Base Dining Facility on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 8, 2024. DeLeon received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal for her accomplishments while serving at MCB Camp Blaz. (photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)

U.S. Marines congratulate Capt. Lara DeLeon, food service officer, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, at the Marine Corps Base Dining Facility on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 8, 2024. DeLeon received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal for her accomplishments while serving at MCB Camp Blaz.

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