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Lance Cpl. Keith J. Medlin, motor transport mechanic with Combat Logistics Regiment 15 (Forward), 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), works on an engine of a 7-ton truck at Forward Operating Base Dwyer, Afghanistan, Aug. 13. Medlin, 25, from Lugoff, S.C., received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his innovative idea that simplified and shortened the time of removing the engine from a 7-ton, allowing mechanics to repair the vehicle in half the time.