Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (left), is presented

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett (left), is presented with the Purple Heart by Col. Justin J. Anderson, battalion Inspector Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (center) and Sgt. Maj. Israel Rivera, battalion sergeant major of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marines, 4th MarDiv (right) in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. Staff Sgt. Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)