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This graphic illustration was created in Adobe Photoshop Oct. 16, 2023, to recognize the accomplishments of 2nd Lt. Robert Kiffs. (U.S. Marine Corps layout and design by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith) - This graphic illustration was created in Adobe Photoshop Oct. 16, 2023, to recognize the accomplishments of 2nd Lt. Robert Kiffs. (U.S. Marine Corps layout and design by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Alrushdawi, an Orlando, Florida and Bagdad, Iraq native, joined the Marine Corps after being inspired by the work his father did as an interpreter alongside U.S. forces in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. MWSS 273 is a subordinate command of 2d MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Akeel Austin) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hasanein Alrushdawi a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), looks on at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Aug. 17, 2023. Alrushdawi, an Orlando, Florida and Bagdad, Iraq native, joined the Marine Corps after being inspired by the work his father did as an interpreter alongside U.S. forces in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. MWSS 273 is a subordinate command of 2d MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Akeel Austin)