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Okinawa, Japan

Oct 7, 2015

Retired Lt. Col. Justin Constantine speaks to Marines at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2015, about his near- death experience in Iraq. Constantine was hit in the back of the head by an enemy sniper round during a routine combat patrol, Oct. 18, 2006. Constantine, who is still recovering, dedicates his life to giving back to Marines and encouraging them to seek help if they need it. Constantine was appointed by the Secretary of Defense to a four-year congressionally mandated task force for recovering warriors, and is currently on the board of directors for the Wounded Warrior Project. Constantine, from Fairfax, Virginia, is a retired Lt. Col. and a motivational speaker for active and retired service members.

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