Nov 25, 2015
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by Paul Sciria
The Iraq War has claimed numerous American lives. Casualties total over 4,400 and more than 32,000 have been wounded in action. This is the story of one wounded warrior, James Alunni, of Chagrin Falls. Now a Chagrin Falls firefighter, James was deployed in 2005 with the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment to the Al Anbar Province.
Alunni, one of two Corpsman, was assigned to a Scout Sniper Platoon. Their job was primarily surveillance of MSR's, choke points in cities and to oversee Marines pushing through and clearing areas. During those times, major operations included Spear Sword, Quick Strike and River Bridge.
