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School of Infantry - West
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California

Feb 26, 2025

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Gunnery Sgt. Frederick M. Padilla Jr., Marine Combat Instructor of the Year, during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony for Fiscal Year 2024 at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on Jan. 29, 2025. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, established in 1995, honors the Recruiters, Drill Instructors, Marine Security Guards, and Marine Combat Instructors who embody the highest standards of character, commitment, and dedication to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

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Canon EOS R6

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RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

800

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

800

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