U.S. Marines recognized for heroic response during a Wilmington nightclub shooting.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emily Martinez, left, a transmissions system operator, and Cpl. Johnny Tamayo, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer, both with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, stand at attention during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 25, 2026.

U.S. Marines recognized f...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis/Released 260826-M-MF574-1468.JPG

Aug 26, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emily Martinez, left, a transmissions system operator, and Cpl. Johnny Tamayo, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer, both with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, stand at attention during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 25, 2026. The Marines were recognized and awarded for their actions in rendering aid to a victim of a shooting in Wilmington, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

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Canon EOS R5

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45/10

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1/400

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100

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