Sgt. Maj. Bryan Fuller (left), Inspector Instructor Sgt. Maj. of Combat Logistics Group 453, and Brig. Gen. Michael Martin (center), Deputy Commanding General of Marine Corps Forces Command, present Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Eubaldo Lovato (right), with the Silver Star award in Montrose, Colorado, Nov. 18, 2017. - Sgt. Maj. Bryan Fuller (left), Inspector Instructor Sgt. Maj. of Combat Logistics Battalion 453, and Brig. Gen. Michael Martin (center), Deputy Commanding General of Marine Corps Forces Command, present Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Eubaldo Lovato (right), with the Silver Star award in Montrose, Colorado, Nov. 18, 2017. Lovato received an award upgrade, from his previous Bronze Star, for his heroic actions while serving as a squad leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during Operation Al Fajr, part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, on Nov. 15, 2004. The Silver Star is the United States third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/Released)

Maj. David J. Palka, assistant battalion inspector-instructor, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, addresses the audience 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. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez) - Maj. David J. Palka, assistant battalion inspector-instructor, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, addresses the audience 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. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez)

1st Sgt. Anthony J. Velarde, a first sergeant with 1st Civil Affairs Group, Marine Forces Reserve, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device during a ceremony here, March 11. He received the medal for his actions while deployed as a company gunnery sergeant with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - 1st Sgt. Anthony J. Velarde, a first sergeant with 1st Civil Affairs Group, Marine Forces Reserve, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device during a ceremony here, March 11. He received the medal for his actions while deployed as a company gunnery sergeant with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.