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Video by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld
Jason’s Legacy
Communication Directorate
April 22, 2024 | 3:33
20 years ago today, Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Jason Dunham succumbed to wounds he sustained when he heroically dove on an enemy grenade – sacrificing his life for his fellow Marines.

In honor of his memory, Marines and Sailors with Marine Security Force Battalion Kings Bay host the Dunham Challenge each year, a rigorous fitness event held in remembrance of Dunham and his selfless sacrifice.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dustin Rose and 1stSgt Joseluis Mejia, two Marines who served in the same battalion as Dunham in 2004, speak on his character and his noble devotion to his Marines.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)
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