A Marine Corps spokesperson told HuffPost that Warnagiris is a field artillery officer currently stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, where he works to “improve the warfighting skills of senior commanders and their staffs,” according to an official description of the training program to which he’s assigned. He joined the Marine Corps in 2002 and has served multiple deployments, including in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has received over a dozen military awards. FBI Marine Corps Major Christopher Warnagiris, seen here allegedly helping rioters breach the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, now faces multiple federal charges for his role in the insurrection. Once inside the building, Warnagiris allegedly pressed his body against the door to keep it open, pulling other rioters inside. VIDEO: I've assembled this clip of active duty USMC officer Christopher Warnagiris blocking a Police officer from closing door & helping others to breach #Capitol.

Source: Huffington Post May 14, 2021 17:26 UTC