Bravery Under Fire: U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Meil Shields Trainee from Grenade Blast, Receives Top Honor

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brett D. Meil received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his actions during a training incident involving a live grenade on June 13, 2023. He calmly instructed a trainee in a dangerous situation, ultimately shielding the Marine from an explosion, resulting in injuries to himself but saving the trainee's life.