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U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker expresses his appreciation after receiving the Honorary Marine title at the International Security Assistance Force Headquarters, July 22. Crocker received the Honorary Marine title in recognition of his service with and alongside Marines throughout his 41-year career as a U.S. foreign service officer. ISAF and United States Forces – Afghanistan Commander Gen. John R. Allen presided over the ceremony where members of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul Marine Security Detachment, who nominated the outgoing ambassador for the title, presented his Honorary Marine certificate and pinned him with an Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Approved only by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the honor recognizes individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Corps. Crocker is the 75th person to receive the title. - U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker expresses his appreciation after receiving the Honorary Marine title at the International Security Assistance Force Headquarters, July 22. Crocker received the Honorary Marine title in recognition of his service with and alongside Marines throughout his 41-year career as a U.S. foreign service officer. ISAF and United States Forces – Afghanistan Commander Gen. John R. Allen presided over the ceremony where members of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul Marine Security Detachment, who nominated the outgoing ambassador for the title, presented his Honorary Marine certificate and pinned him with an Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Approved only by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the honor recognizes individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Corps. Crocker is the 75th person to receive the title.

Rich Croll, a Toledo, Ohio, native, talks to Lance Cpl. Lee Brophy, with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., while holding a M230B machine gun at Voinovich Park in Cleveland June 15 during Marine Week Cleveland which ends June 17. Various displays showcasing Marine Corps equipment, aircraft and technology are available for viewing at Gateway Plaza and Voinovich Park. More than 750 Marines are participating in Marine Week to commemorate the city's support for the military and celebrate community, country and Corps. - Rich Croll, a Toledo, Ohio, native, talks to Lance Cpl. Lee Brophy, with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., while holding a M230B machine gun at Voinovich Park in Cleveland June 15 during Marine Week Cleveland which ends June 17. Various displays showcasing Marine Corps equipment, aircraft and technology are available for viewing at Gateway Plaza and Voinovich Park. More than 750 Marines are participating in Marine Week to commemorate the city's support for the military and celebrate community, country and Corps.

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