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"What was your MOS?" "I'm a killer,” he said. “Killer was my MOS." SgtMaj “Iron” Mike Mervosh, a WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veteran, epitomized the spirit of the Marine Corps. From the brutal beaches of Iwo Jima to the harsh terrains of Korea and the jungles of Vietnam, Mervosh's career was marked by bravery and leadership. His response reflects the raw reality of combat where survival often depended on one's ability to engage the enemy directly. With 11 decorations for valor and 13 battle stars, Mervosh was not just a combatant but a leader who, by the end of the Battle of Iwo Jima, had risen to command his company after devastating losses. His straightforward answer to what his MOS was underscores his role in the heat of battle, where the line between survival and duty blurred into one. Semper Fi, Devil!