NAVY CROSS RECIPIENT // Gunnery Sergeant Brian C. Jacklin, 1st Marine Special Operations // On the morning of 14 June 2012 Gunnery Sergeant Jacklin was second in command of a team conducting village stability operations in the volatile Upper Gereshk Valley of Helmand Province. The enemy suddenly poured heavy fire into the team’s position, and his team leader and another Marine each suffered life threatening gunshot wounds. Without hesitation, Gunnery Sergeant Jacklin seized control of the situation and orchestrated a counterattack. Finding the primary communications link inoperable, he personally established an alternate means with a nearby supporting unit and began prosecuting direct, indirect, and aviation fires on the enemy, while simultaneously coordinating evacuation of the casualties. He courageously led his team out of their compound and through open terrain in order to secure a landing zone, but enemy ground fire initially forced the casevac aircraft to wave off. Gunnery Sergeant Jacklin voluntarily remained behind, and throughout a raging battle all the next day, he provided vital intelligence, tactical assistance, and deadly accurate personal fires. Throughout 48 hours, he inspired all around him as he led a vicious fight to defeat a determined enemy force. By his decisive actions, bold initiative, and complete dedication to duty, Gunnery Sergeant Jacklin reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
MARINE OF THE WEEK:
What more could you possibly say about a Marine who truly performed above the call of duty. When everyone else was gone, he stayed to do the necessary to accomplish the mission. He marches in the ranks of true hero’s and is what we all aspire to be. Semper Fi!!! Top Pro
Semper Fi!
His dedication and Esprit de corps reflects the great tradition of the Marine Corps!
Semper Fi Gunny.
SGT Craig Carr
Oxford Police Dept
USMC A CO 2nd Tank Bn, 2nd Marine Division. 1976-1980
Outstanding Gunny!!! OohRah!! Semper Fi Marine!!!
Well said Top, Craig and Paul, I need not say more.
That is one kick ass Marine and his story has been repeated by Marines throughout it 200 plus year history. Our country has been honored to have such men that use their training and pride to save lives and win battles to benefit our great country and Marine Corps. Oooh rah and Semper Fidelis always!
Charlie Papa 79 – 85
I’m not a Marine, but my son is currently serving and my husband is inactive. I can only say thank you from the bottom of my heart,
not only for your service to this country but for protecting all the men in that unit. As a MoM that kind of situation is my biggest fear. Knowing how well you all are trained and that no man will ever be left behind gives me some comfort.
Thank you
Good thing that this was not downgraded to a silver star, as some of them are!
Being a Marine, is the best thing that a young man can be. This is someone to be proud of 1972 1974 USMC
Get some Gunny!! Hill 55 Marine 69-70
When does the movie come out…….. That out Murphyed, Autie Murphy….
Thank You …. Gunnery Sergeant ….
At this point of my life… it is good to realize that we still have people that can act and acquit themselves
Semper Fi….
Peter B. McDonald (Sgt)
4th Amtrac Bn, A/Co, 2nd Plt.