Navy and Marine Corps Medal was SSgt Michael A. Pickett for his heroic actions on 6 July 2013 when he risked his life to save a struggling 9 year old boy caught in a riptide off a beach in North Carolina.  The award was presented by LtCol Heather J. Cotoia and 1stSgt Weslie B. Jackson.
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Jul 14, 2015
Quantico, Virginia - Navy and Marine Corps Medal was SSgt Michael A. Pickett for his heroic actions on 6 July 2013 when he risked his life to save a struggling 9 year old boy caught in a riptide off a beach in North Carolina. The award was presented by LtCol Heather J. Cotoia and 1stSgt Weslie B. Jackson.


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