U.S. Marine Saves the Life of Okinawan Woman Bitten by Viper

Credit: Cpl. Carla O | Date Taken: 12/23/2020
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John James, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 23, 2020, for saving the life of Tokiko Ahuso after she was bitten by a venomous habu snake on Nov. 6, 2020. Ahuso attended the ceremony to present James with the award. James is a native of DuBois, Nebraska. (American Forces Network Video by Cpl. Carla O). FONT ID: 00:00;00 Tokiko Ahuso, Victim of Habu Snake Bite 00:18;12 Sgt. John James, Motor Vehicle Operator, Combat Logistics Battalion 31