USMC Cpl. Jason Dunham: One second, one decision
A Marine's heroic act is remembered. In 2004, a unit was sent to a town on the Syrian border. This town was a key location for insurgents and weapons.
The Marines were responding to an ambush report when a struggle occurred. A grenade was dropped during this incident. The Marine's actions saved his fellow soldiers.
He quickly reacted to the situation and absorbed the blast. Further details about this event are available from the source, including the Marine's identity and the specifics of his actions. The incident took place in a particularly dangerous area of Iraq at the time.
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