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  • Nigerian-born Marine embraces Corps

    12/09/2005 2:36:10 PM PST · by SandRat · 10 replies · 595+ views
    Marine Corps News ^ | Dec 9, 2005 | Cpl. Adam C. Schnell
    CAMP AL ASAD, Iraq (Dec. 9, 2005) -- Nigerian-born Cpl. Chijioke I. Okereke went from attending college on another continent to serving as a U.S. Marine fighting in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. Nine months ago, Okereke, a motor transport operator for Regimental Combat Team-2, arrived in Iraq, where he is supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom by driving re-supply and security vehicles for operations in the Al Anbar province. These operations ‘outside the wire’ provide varying experiences as he attaches to units from the Marines, U.S. Army Special Forces and Iraqi Army. He enjoys being an operator because he...