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Retired Maj. James Capers was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the nation’s third highest award for valor, during a ceremony at the MacDill Air Force Base officers club Oct. 27. Capers was one of five Marines from 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company who received awards for valor in combat operations conducted more than 43 years ago. - Retired Maj. James Capers was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the nation’s third highest award for valor, during a ceremony at the MacDill Air Force Base officers club Oct. 27. Capers was one of five Marines from 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company who received awards for valor in combat operations conducted more than 43 years ago.

Gunnery Sgt. Chmielewski makes some final ajustments to the bikes before the teams sets off on the second day of the honor ride. - Gunnery Sgt. Chmielewski makes some final ajustments to the bikes before the teams sets off on the second day of the honor ride.

Marine Network Operators Course students communicate with operators in the field during the course’s final exercise. This was the fourth iteration of the 13-week course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNally/Released) - Marine Network Operators Course students communicate with operators in the field during the course’s final exercise. This was the fourth iteration of the 13-week course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNally/Released)