began. he carried a gun around in his diaper, his parents said, and always wanted to be a marine. corporal dylan merola, stationed in kabul for less than two weeks. lance corporal kareem nikoui, 20, charming, dedicated to being a marine his family said. navy hospitalman maxton soviak had 12 siblings and was a champion wrestler. he told his mom on face time the guys wouldn't let anything happen to him. he and his friends with all killed together and ryan he certainly grew up to become a role model. their specific mission, these 13 service members, was about as clear as it gets.