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Mar 6, 2006

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MARINE CONTINUES TO MARCH FORWARD DESPITE LOSS OF LEFT LEG
American Forces Press Service
Gerry J. Gilmore

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2006 – Cpl. Jordan S. Pierson, 22, is an unquestionably loyal and determined Marine. Despite the loss of his left leg due to combat injuries sustained in Iraq Dec. 7, Pierson is set upon returning to active duty.

"I just re-enlisted on Jan. 7. I'm ready to get back to the fleet and start working," Pierson told American Forces Press Service during a recent National Guard Youth Foundation-sponsored dinner here.

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