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In this deeply personal video, Krishna America Flores, a dedicated member of the US Marines, shares her poignant journey from enlistment to combat deployment. Born in New York and having grown up with a backdrop of the El Salvador Civil War, Flores enlisted as a Private First Class and quickly rose through the ranks. Her story takes us from the bustling streets of New York to the challenging terrains of Okinawa deployment and the war in Iraq. As a female marine, she faced unique challenges, including a harrowing incident where she was assaulted within the military ranks. This video sheds light on the experiences of female combat veterans, particularly during their combat deployment in Iraq. Flores' narrative is not just about the challenges enlisted marines face, or about solely E-4 marines in motor transport roles, but also about resilience, recovery, and her mission to improve veteran affairs. Join us, as Urban Valor presents this compelling story, offering an intimate look into the lives of war veterans, the realities of military PTSD, and the indomitable spirit of our military veterans. #military #veteran #urbanvalor #combatveteran #ptsd #usmarines #marines
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2 years ago
No one should have to go through what she did. She's a veteran of the war in Iraq, she's also a veteran of America's inner city. And now she's doing the right thing by spreading her message and being an inspiration to other men and women of the armed forces, as her sisters were for her. Krishna, you are a very powerful and thoughtful person. Thank you for sharing your story.
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1 year ago
I hear these stories and can’t help but think that the Marine Corps is very broken. I’m glad Krishna made it out and is doing good.
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2 years ago
Damn maaam, you’ve been through it, thanks for your service and hope life treats you as you should be treated…
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2 years ago
"I wanted to earn my [citizenship]" God bless her. Good job, Marine and fellow American. You earned it.
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1 year ago
Best video I’ve seen and I’ve watch over 50 on this channel being a non-vet bring her back she was great
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1 year ago
God bless this woman. She came to help her country and the USMC but it fcked her over . I hope she’s okay
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2 years ago
Was stationed out in Camp hansen. The palms was practically behind my barracks. Saw Marines do so much fucked up shit to eachother out there, the sexual assaults, regular assaults, cheating, terrible attitude, terrible leadership, and I became very disillusioned with my unit and the Corps. I think that's why I really treasure when I went to 2/7 and had the comradery and our deployment. I hate knowing my sisters suffered like you did especially at the hands of other Marines. Thank you for your service and your continued service to veterans.
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2 years ago
I enlisted in the Army. My close friend since Jr High School is my favorite Marine. This woman here is my second favorite Marine.
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2 years ago
This is an amazing story! She has go through so much trauma and she is so brave. I love this site! You have the best interviews. I spent 4 years US Navy in late 70s —sometimes I wish I went for the US Marines—they are best!
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2 years ago
Right on girl. You are an inspiration to men and Women. Thank you for sharing. 
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2 years ago
What a journey that beautiful soul has had. Thank you for your service and sharing your story. I was choking up there at the end. I wish you a happy and fulfilled life. You have people to help now that you've started healing
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1 year ago
I'm not a soldier but my salute young lady is fighting after the fight I'm amazed and encouraged to hold on to life God bless
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