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Latest "Navy and Marine Corps Medal" stories
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Camp Lejeune Marine awarded highest noncombat medal for rescuing 10-year-old boy from ocean rip current
The Marine was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroic acts from 2019.
By Philip Athey
Marine awarded highest noncombat medal for heroic action in North Carolina traffic accident
His attempt to save one of the victims of the accident ultimately earned him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal ― and changed his life forever.
By Philip Athey
‘My adrenaline was pumping’: 2 Marines, State Department agent awarded for daring ocean rescue
The sandbar was only big enough for two of the men to stand on at a time, so Sullivan and Crosson came up with a plan.
By Philip Athey
Lance corporal awarded highest medal for non-combat bravery for rescuing a drowning elderly man
“I knew he needed help, and I just went,” Ballow said in the release. “If someone needs help and you’re there and you can help them, then do it.”
By Shawn Snow
Four Marines receive rare medal for rescuing drowning mother, daughters in North Carolina on Father’s Day 2018
Unfortunately, the girls’ father, Charles “Austin” Joy Jr., was unresponsive when the Marines reached him.
By Dylan Gresik