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    Marine staff sergeant becomes first amputee to graduate grueling swim course [Image 3 of 3]

    Marine staff sergeant becomes first amputee to graduate grueling swim course

    QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES

    11.25.2014

    Photo by Maj. Eve Baker 

    Marine Corps Base Quantico

    On Nov. 25, Staff Sgt. Adam Jacks became the first amputee to graduate from the Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course. Over the three-week course the students swim 59 miles, complete timed drills and swims, and learn rescue techniques. They are now certified as MCIWS instructors and Red Cross lifeguards.

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    Date Taken: 11.25.2014
    Date Posted: 12.05.2014 12:49
    Photo ID: 1687972
    VIRIN: 141125-M-RW124-004
    Resolution: 3264x4928
    Size: 1.46 MB
    Location: QUANTICO, VA, US
    Hometown: NEWARK, OH, US

    Web Views: 69
    Downloads: 9

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