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Listen to the story of the Army's TOP Soldier-Athlete | My Army Life: SFC Ellie Marks | U.S. Army

  • Defense Media Activity - Army Productions
  • June 21, 2024 | 2:32

Sgt. 1st Class Ellie Marks has represented the United States in the Military World Games, the Invictus Games, the Summer Paralympics, and the World Para Swimming Championships. Watch Marks talk about her journey in the U.S. Army, sustaining an injury while serving in Iraq, and joining the World-Class Athlete program.