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Live RPG warhead pulled from the leg of a Marine L/Cpl.

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Shared under the provisions of Sec 29 of the copyright act.  Full story, photos and video interview at links below. (look at the FOX link too)  Lot's of guts, well done, truly a team effort by many despite the story tag line.  :salute:

Marine saved after Army Staff Sergeant pulls LIVE GRENADE out of leg

By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 04:15 GMT, 2 June 2012

When Lance Corporal Winder Perez was injured in Afghanistan, no one rushed to be by his side.  The 22-year-old had a live rocket-propelled grenade lodged in his leg.  Knowing the danger, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Lieutenant Commander James Gennari heroically helped the wounded Corporal Perez, saving his fellow soldier's life while risking his own...

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2153593/Marine-saved-Army-Staff-Sergeant-pulls-LIVE-GRENADE-leg.html#ixzz1weuq5Fwk

Blackhawk crew interview: http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpps/news/nm-guard-members-rescue-dpgapx-20120502-to_19629757
 
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