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Burning Passion

  • Defense.gov
  • April 10, 2019 | 1:14

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Monique Thurman is a firefighter instructor at Farrier Firefighting School in Norfolk, Va. It’s her job to make sure that students understand that every sailor is a firefighter.

Video by Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcos Alvarado, DOD

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