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Jersey Proud: US Marine from NJ honored for heroics in Japan

Sgt. Matthew Onativia was off base when a Japanese citizen began having a medical emergency.

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Nov 3, 2026, 10:01 PM

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A United States Marine from New Jersey is making the state proud.

Sgt. Matthew Onativia just received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Onativia is an airplane mechanic stationed in Japan. He was off base when a Japanese citizen began having a medical emergency.

Onativia jumped in to help, earning him an award for his quick thinking and selflessness.

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