Lincoln Head Combatives

Major Doug Zembiec (RIP); La Cueva High School in New Mexico/US Marine Corps

Doug Zembiec aka the "Lion of Fallujah” was a former 🔨 wrestler who was killed in action while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007. He was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and member of the CIA's Special Activities Division's Ground Branch. In his time in the service, he was awarded; the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device and the Purple Heart (2X)!

Prior to enlisting in the US Marine Corps, Doug was a 2X New Mexico HS State Wrestling Champion for La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1990 and 1991. He was undefeated his senior season. He attended the United States Naval Academywhere he was a member of 23rd Company, and a collegiate wrestler compiling a 95–21–1 record and finishing as a two-time NCAA All-American. His teammates nicknamed him "The Snake" for his anaconda-like grip.

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Congrats, BCC Class 24-902! This was one of the largest BCC classes the 129th RTI had the pleasure of hosting. Made for excellent competition!

Congrats to CPL Muyumba of the 404th MEB for achieving Honor Grad! Her technical expertise during the live grappling events and the React to Contact Drill took us all by surprise, given her quiet and humble demeanor. A quiet professional. CPL Muyumba received a coin from COL Nokes, commander of the 129th Regiment. Good job!

We hope to see everyone at the Tactical Combatives Course!

Congrats, BCC class 24-901. All the blood and sweat you shed on the mats will pay dividends!

We hope to see everyone back for TCCand the state tournament in August!

Congrats BCC class 23-902!

Great job, SPC Tureaud, for achieving Honor Grad! Your violence of action and motivation kept everyone on their toes!