Maj. Jared Reddinger (Left) and Sgt. Troy Harris (Right) present Krystina Lorch (Center Left) with the Semper Fi All American Award at West Valley High School's softball banquet May 31, 2017. Pictured is her mother, grandfather and coach, who Krystina stated helped her become who she is. She is one of ninety-eight American students who have received this award, and she will travel to Washington to attend the Battles Won Academy this summer. She chose to bring her mother with her to the academy because she is her biggest mentor, idol and influence. Krystina suffered a serious eye injury du
Maj. Jared Reddinger (Left) and Sgt. Troy Harris (Right) present Krystina Lorch (Center Left) with the Semper Fi All American Award at West Valley High School's softball banquet May 31, 2017. Pictured is her mother, grandfather and coach, who Krystina stated helped her become who she is. She is one of ninety-eight American students who have received this award, and she will travel to Washington to attend the Battles Won Academy this summer. She chose to bring her mother with her to the academy because she is her biggest mentor, idol and influence. Krystina suffered a serious eye injury during recess when she was ten years old. She was told she could potentially go blind from it, but after treatment, extreme dedication and support from her family she trudged through her strife and has earned a scholarship to play softball at Felician University in the fall of 2018. Reddinger, from Chewelah, Washington, is the commanding officer for Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego, 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command. Harris, from Portland, Oregon, is a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Temecula, RS San Diego, 12th MCD, WRR, MCRC. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)
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