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Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, speaks with wrestling coaches during the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy at Shawnee High School, Oct. 19. Fallon spoke to coaches about traits Marines and wrestlers share that make them stand out in society. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon) - Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, speaks with wrestling coaches during the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy at Shawnee High School, Oct. 19. Fallon spoke to coaches about traits Marines and wrestlers share that make them stand out in society. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

Steel Sharpens Steel – Marines, wrestling coaches come together to discuss shared values

When a wrestler steps on the mat and faces his or her opponent, there is no one else who can help at that point. It’s just the two of them. The long and hard practices, the countless hours of watching film of the opponent and prepping for the match are all a thing of the past at this point. Now is the time for the wrestler to put all the preparation to the test and defeat the rival. This sounds all too familiar for Marines, who train, train and train, whether war or peace time, to remain ready at any given point.

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Marine veteran, Kalyn Schwartz, wrestled for Southern Oregon University in the 123-pound weight class, Feb. 10-11, at the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships in Oklahoma City. While in the Marine Corps, Schwartz’s military specialty occupation was aircraft rescue and firefighting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released) - Marine veteran, Kalyn Schwartz, wrestled for Southern Oregon University in the 123-pound weight class, Feb. 10-11, at the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships in Oklahoma City. While in the Marine Corps, Schwartz’s military specialty occupation was aircraft rescue and firefighting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Marines, Wrestlers Go Hand in Hand

“The investment you’ve put in yourself to fight for family, to fight for an organization, to fight for your community, to fight for legacy is an example for all to emulate and all to follow. Your ethos exemplifies what our Marines represent in battle: honor, courage, commitment,” said Maj. Ryan Cohen, the Recruiting Station Oklahoma City commanding officer, as he addressed female wrestlers from across the nation at Oklahoma City University.

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