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Face of Defense: Soldier Fights Back From Cancer Diagnosis to Become a Drill Sergeant and CrossFit Athlete
October 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:

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Face of Defense: Soldier Fights Back From Cancer Diagnosis to Become a Drill Sergeant and CrossFit Athlete

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Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand was mid-career and moving fast when a routine test came back with two words: cervical cancer.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand

Job: Drill Sergeant / Combat Engineer

Stationed: R . . .

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