Sgt. Dietrich A. Schmieman

Sgt. Dietrich A. Schmieman, 26, a critical skills operator with MARSOC's 2nd Raider Battalion. Schmieman was from Benton, Washington, and joined the Marine Corps on Sept. 20, 2010. He had deployed to Afghanistan twice, from September 2010 to March 2011, and from January 2012 to July 2012. His awards included the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (two awards), and the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation. He was promoted to his current rank Jan. 1, 2014.

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