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Marine Saves Okinawan Woman from Snake Bite

  • Defense.gov
  • Jan. 8, 2021 | 1:30

On November 6th, 2020, Sgt. John James from Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Camp Hansen, Okinawa Japan, used his USMC training to save a life and strengthen the U.S./Japan Alliance.