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180504-M-LO635-1001.JPG - Brig. Gen. Daniel B. Conley, commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, awards Lt. Nicholas Crossland, a dental officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, with the Lt. J.G. Weedon E. Osbourne Memorial Award May 5, 2018 on Camp Foster. Crossland was awarded this for his work while attached to the 31st MEU. The Osborne award is given to dental officers who exhibit superior leadership while serving with the field medical service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jamin M. Powell)

CLB-31 dental officer recognized for exceptional leadership, service

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – “The great thing about removing wisdom teeth is that the procedure is the solution,” said Navy Lt. Nicholas Crossland as he stood outside the Camp Hansen Dental Clinic on a sunny Friday afternoon. “Most dental procedures, such as fillings, may not always treat the patient’s pain, but with wisdom teeth, you know what the problem is and you know how to fix it. And once it’s fixed, you know it’s fixed. Its instant gratification and I love that.”

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