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Retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (right) speaks about retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (right) speaks about retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

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Retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) and retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (right) pose for a photo at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) and retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (right) pose for a photo at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

Retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (center) and Sgt. Maj. Larry E. Owens (right), the Inspector-Instructor sergeant major with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, presents a Silver Star medal to retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (center) and Sgt. Maj. Larry E. Owens (right), the Inspector-Instructor sergeant major with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, presents a Silver Star medal to retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

Retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (right) handshakes retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (right) handshakes retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett was presented with a Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett was presented with a Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (left), is presented with the Purple Heart by Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) and Sgt. Maj. Israel Rivera, battalion sergeant major of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marines, 4th MarDiv (right) in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (left), is presented with the Purple Heart by Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) and Sgt. Maj. Israel Rivera, battalion sergeant major of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marines, 4th MarDiv (right) in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (right), is presented with the Purple Heart by Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) and Sgt. Maj. Israel Rivera, battalion sergeant major of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marines, 4th MarDiv (left) in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (right), is presented with the Purple Heart by Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) and Sgt. Maj. Israel Rivera, battalion sergeant major of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marines, 4th MarDiv (left) in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (right), is presented with the Purple Heart by Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) and Sgt. Maj. Israel Rivera, battalion sergeant major of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marines, 4th MarDiv (left) in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (right), is presented with the Purple Heart by Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) and Sgt. Maj. Israel Rivera, battalion sergeant major of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marines, 4th MarDiv (left) in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) speaks to the Marines, family and friends of Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett after he is presented with the Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) speaks to the Marines, family and friends of Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett after he is presented with the Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) speaks to the Marines, family and friends of Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett after he is presented with the Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) speaks to the Marines, family and friends of Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett after he is presented with the Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (right) is congratulated by his mother, Betty Roy (left), after he was presented with a Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (right) is congratulated by his mother, Betty Roy (left), after he was presented with a Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (right) is congratulated by his mother, Betty Roy (left), after he was presented with a Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (right) is congratulated by his mother, Betty Roy (left), after he was presented with a Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (center) poses for a photo with Marine guests and Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, after he was presented with a Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (center) poses for a photo with Marine guests and Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, after he was presented with a Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. SSgt Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, pose for a photo at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018, after being awarded for their work during the 2018 Super Squad Competition. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, pose for a photo at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018, after being awarded for their work during the 2018 Super Squad Competition. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Brig. Gen. Michael Martin, 4th Marine Division commanding general, speaks to the Super Squad 2018 participants and explains what an honor it is to receive this recognition at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Brig. Gen. Michael Martin, 4th Marine Division commanding general, speaks to the Super Squad 2018 participants and explains what an honor it is to receive this recognition at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Sgt. James Ellis (right), a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the title of 4th Marine Division Super Squad 2018 by Brig. Gen. Michael Martin (left), 4th MARDIV commanding general, for his leadership skills during the 2018 Super Squad Competition at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Sgt. James Ellis (right), a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the title of 4th Marine Division Super Squad 2018 by Brig. Gen. Michael Martin (left), 4th MARDIV commanding general, for his leadership skills during the 2018 Super Squad Competition at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

A M1A1 Abrams Tank receives fuel after a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to exercise participating units’ full-spectrum of capabilities through realistic, cost-effective joint fires training in an adaptable environment, with an emphasis on joint and coalition force cooperation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

A M1A1 Abrams Tank receives fuel after a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to exercise participating units’ full-spectrum of capabilities through realistic, cost-effective joint fires training in an adaptable environment, with an emphasis on joint and coalition force cooperation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Niles Lee

Sgt. Gonzalo Gonzales, a tank leader with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, inspects a tank after a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Exercise Northern Strike is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored training exercise that unites service members from multiple branches, states and coalition countries to conduct combined ground and air combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Sgt. Gonzalo Gonzales, a tank leader with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, inspects a tank after a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Exercise Northern Strike is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored training exercise that unites service members from multiple branches, states and coalition countries to conduct combined ground and air combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Niles Lee

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, rush out of a amphibious assault vehicle during a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National Guard center in the country covering 147,000 acres, offers many large artillery, mortar, tank ranges and maneuver courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, rush out of a amphibious assault vehicle during a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National Guard center in the country covering 147,000 acres, offers many large artillery, mortar, tank ranges and maneuver courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Niles Lee

Cpl. Milo Morse, a crew chief with Alpha Company, 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion, checks his equipment before a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to exercise participating units’ full-spectrum of capabilities through realistic, cost-effective joint fires training in an adaptable environment, with an emphasis on joint and coalition force cooperation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Cpl. Milo Morse, a crew chief with Alpha Company, 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion, checks his equipment before a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to exercise participating units’ full-spectrum of capabilities through realistic, cost-effective joint fires training in an adaptable environment, with an emphasis on joint and coalition force cooperation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Niles Lee