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Dallas council members, veterans mark U.S. Army’s 250th; Patriot Award presented to city employee
Summary
Dallas city council members and veterans gathered to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. Speakers recalled service and education benefits; Ret. Col. JP Hogan presented a Department of Defense Patriot Award to Kimberly Franklin, a U.S. Army Reserve soldier employed by the city.
Dallas city council members and local veterans gathered to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with speeches, recognition and a ceremonial cake.
Council Member Chad West opened his remarks by recounting how a recruiter persuaded him to enlist in the National Guard at 17 and described basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. "The army has been really good to me," West said, thanking veterans for their service and noting he and Jaime Resendiz will continue representing veterans on…
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