Marines


Maple Resolve

ABOUT

Maple Resolve is an annual exercise, 3-week multinational simulated war, hosted by the Canadian Army bringing NATO allies together from across the world to share and learn tactics while strengthening foreign military ties.

 

Marine awarded Bronze Star Medal for actions during OEF
1st Sgt. Anthony J. Velarde, a first sergeant with 1st Civil Affairs Group, Marine Forces Reserve, patrols in Sarbesha, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as a company gunnery sergeant for Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5rd Marine Regiment, in May, 2012. Velarde was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with a combat distinguishing device for his actions in March that year, when he assisted Marines who were pinned-down during an attack by insurgents.