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U.S. Marine Saves the Life of Okinawan Woman Bitten by Viper
AFN Okinawa
Dec. 23, 2020 | 1:32
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John James, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 23, 2020, for saving the life of Tokiko Ahuso after she was bitten by a venomous habu snake on Nov. 6, 2020. Ahuso attended the ceremony to present James with the award. James is a native of Dubois, Nebraska. (American Forces Network Video by Cpl. Carla O).
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