Video by Cpl. Michael Lopez
Swim Qualification: Advanced
AFN Okinawa
Aug. 14, 2013 | 2:29
The word "Marine" means "of the sea." By that definition United States Marines train to maintain water survival skills. Marine Corporal Michael Lopez takes us to Okinawa, Japan where a few Marines are training to pass one of the hardest swim qualifications in the U.S. Military. Includes sound bites from Cpl. Jared Kerness, WSA Chief Instructor; Lance Cpl. Jonathon Strasser, Student; Pfc. Jackie Kelly, Student (Left); Lance Cpl. Amy Miner, Student - (Right); CWO2 John Crandall. Also available in high definition.
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