The only way is forward: US Marine overcomes adversity to give to family, community

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The only way is forward: US Marine overcomes adversity to give to family, community

Feb 28, 2023

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jayden Watson, a future operations noncommissioned officer, with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), thanks guests during his promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 1, 2023. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Watson joined the Marine Corps in 2019 to make headway toward a safe and healthy lifestyle and provide for his three younger siblings. Despite facing adversity throughout his career, Watson has contributed to the success of Marines on the installation by serving as a combat marksmanship coach, an accredited Lean Six Sigma Instructor, and an adversity recovery mentor. (Courtesy photo by Cpl. Jayden Watson)

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