An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
Official websites use .mil
A
.mil
website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
Secure .mil websites use HTTPS
A
lock (
lock
)
or
https://
means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Skip to main content (Press Enter).
Toggle navigation
U.S. Army Europe and Africa
"Sword of Freedom"
U.S. Army Europe and Africa
Search
Search this website:
Search
Search this website:
Search
Home
Who We Are
Installations
Leadership
Mission & History
Heroes of Two Nations
Staff Sections
U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band & Chorus
Units
What We Do
Competitions
Best Squad
Best Sniper
Best Warrior
Expert Field Medical Badge
European Best Medic
USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge
Exercises
African Lion
Agile Spirit
Allied Spirit
Arctic Forge
Arcane Thunder
Combined Resolve
Defender Europe
Dynamic Front
Griffin Shock
Justified Accord
Noble Partner
Rapid Trident
ResoluteCastle
Saber Junction
Saber Strike
INNOVATION
Operations
Atlantic Resolve
Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine
Kosovo Forces Regional Command-East
NATO Enhanced Forward Presence
Outreach
WWII 80
D-Day
LANDEURO
Newsroom
Fact Sheets
Freedom of Information Act
Live Stream
News, Photos & Videos
Public Affairs Office
Releases & Advisories
Community
AFN Europe
Community Resource Guide
Customs
Employee Resources
Garrisons
Jobs, Interns & ADOS
Newcomers
Retired Soldiers
Stay Safe
Newcomers
Contact Us
Defender 25
Project Fly Trap
Playlist:
Latest Videos
Video by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard
Player Embed Code:
<iframe width='500' height='300' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border: none; overflow: hidden; width: 500px; height: 300px;' allowtransparency='true' src='https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/661838'></iframe>
Download
Embed
Share
BROLL Brick Township, New Jersey native beats cancer, becomes Marine PART 1 (16x9 aspect ratio)
Marine Corps Recruiting Command
Feb. 21, 2019 | 3:06
BROLL package of Michael Campofiori going through day two of "The Crucible," at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina on February 23, 2019. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and overcome challenges in order to earn the title United States Marine. Footage includes recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion maneuvering under fire, low crawling through the mud.
Michael Campofiori, from Brick Township, New Jersey, was diagnosed with Leukemia at age 11 and went through chemotherapy during his five-year battle with the cancer. When his cancer went into remission at age 16, he decided to pursue a career in the Marine Corps, but was rejected because of his medical history. After five years of repeated attempts, he was finally granted a waiver. He arrived at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina on December 10, 2018 and is scheduled to graduate on March 8, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard)
More
Tags
IWO JIMA
New Jersey
South Carolina
USMC
cancer
boot camp
Parris Island
Marine Corps
leukemia
recruit training
Eagle Globe and Anchor
More
Up Next
Now Playing
BROLL Brick Township, New Jersey native beats cancer, becomes Marine PART 1 (16x9 aspect ratio)
2:11
REMARKS: Col. Mark Bush Takes Command of 173rd Airborne Brigade
11:57
Col. Joshua Gaspard Delivers Remarks as Col. Mark Bush Takes Command of 173rd Airborne Brigade
8:50
Maj. Gen. Andrew C. Gainey Delivers Remarks as Col. Mark Bush Takes Command of 173rd Airborne Brigade
1:57
7ATC Drops Live Grenades from a Drone
1:36
Defender Europe 25 Overview
3:04
Defender Europe 25 Overview
0:27
Defender Europe 2025 (Vertical)
0:57
REEL: 41st FAB conducts MLRS live fire in Romania during Saber Guardian 25
0:27
Defender Europe 2025
1:04
2025 Best Squad Competition (Vertical)
0:45
REEL: Defender 25 Overall Showcase Reel
1:00
This is USAREUR-AF June 2025
1:03
2025 Best Squad Competition (Vertical)
0:57
2025 Best Squad Competition
More Videos