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SeriousStudent
12-03-12, 21:35
A Marine Sergeant was decorated with the Navy Cross for heroism in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The action took place in 2010. SecNav Mabus presented the award at Camp Pendleton today. The Navy Cross is the nation's second highest award for valor, only the Medal of Honor has higher precedence.

Two other Marines and the Navy Corpsman on the team were awarded Silver Stars. More here:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/03/marine-special-operations-team-member-awarded-navy-cross/

Well done, gentlemen. Very well done.