Task & Purpose

2nd Marine Regiment

Unsung Heroes

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force

James Clark
Unsung Heroes

UNSUNG HEROES: This Squad Leader Took Command Of A Platoon During An Enemy Ambush

Staff Sgt. Nathan Hervey, stands at attention during an award ceremony where he was presented the Bronze Star with "V" at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Feb. 5, 2016.

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force

Staff Sgt. Nathan Hervey led his Marines in repelling an ambush by a larger enemy force, picking off and routing the enemy.

James Clark

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew S. Parker, right, retired, shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division after receiving a Silver Star medal during his award presentation on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2016.

UNSUNG HEROES: This Squad Leader Took Command Of A Platoon During An Enemy Ambush

With his platoon’s leadership injured, Sgt. Matthew Parker led his Marines through eight hours of unrelenting combat.

James Clark