U.S. Marine Survives A Sniper Shot To The Helmet In Afghanistan (Video)

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Viral Video: Marine Survives Sniper Shot To The Helmet In Afghanistan -- Washington Post

The Marines are deep in southern Afghanistan when they peer out of a doorway. One of them asks if there is cover from gunfire outside. Seconds later, there is the crack of a single gunshot, and a sniper rifle round deflects off the top of one of their helmets.
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"Oh, s—!" the hit Marine says, as he and his fellow Marines scramble back inside the compound.


The gritty video has gone viral this week, and appears to have been recorded on a camera mounted to one of the Marine's helmets. It depicts a hair-raising sequence of events — and one American who got incredibly lucky.

This is one very lucky marine. I guess it is not his time to go.

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