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Apr 15, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Johnson, a ground command and control operations noncommissioned officer with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, stands at attention during the reading of his award citation at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 31, 2025. Johnson, a native of Wisconsin, was awarded the medal for his decisive response and lifesaving efforts after viewing a car crash on Dec. 24, 2024. While on annual leave, Johnson pulled the driver from her crashed vehicle and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation until emergency medical services arrived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

500

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

500

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