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      <title>Thank you, Veterans! by Stacy Kuhn</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>My Dad, Ken, was drafted into the Army, on December 2, 1972.&nbsp; He was 22 years-old. &nbsp;</p><p>Mrs. Kuhn</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 12:31:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is my grandfather, RT, along my stepdad, Richard.  </p><p>Mrs. Kuhn</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was my grandmother, Opal and grandfather, Marvin.  He was in the Navy during World War 2.</p><p>Mrs. Kuhn</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>My grandpa, Lloyd Knutson, was a Sergeant in the Marines during World War II. He was deployed at Iwo Jima. </p><p>-Ms. Owens</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>My cousin, Hunter Schaberg, is an active duty Machinist Mate Nuclear 1st Class Petty Officer in the Navy. He works in the engine room on one of the nuclear powered Fast Attack Virginia Class Submarines.</p><p>-Ms. Owens</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>My cousin-in-law, Caleb Staats, was a Sergeant (E5) and Section Chief for a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for the Marines. He served between 2011-2015, and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA in the Quebec Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2013.</p><p>-Ms. Owens</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 14:24:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>My great-great-grandfather, John Swendiman Sr (1838-1916), served in the Minnesota militia during the Civil War. </p><p>-Ms. Owens</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Taryn joined the US Navy in February of 2019 as an Aviation Mechanic and went to “A” school in Pensacola, Florida.  Her next duty station was at FRC in Virginia Beach, there she cross-rated into a Legalman and went to Newport, RI for schooling. She’s currently in Yokosuka, Japan working at the Defense Service Office. Taryn is a close friend to Mrs Hamilton and I’m so proud of her!!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Craig was in the US Navy for eight years from 9/6/01 through 09/04/09. He was stationed in San Diego for the duration of his service. During this time he went on four deployments and one hull swap 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, and the final in 2009. His job was a Boatswainmate Second Class which is considered a jack of all trades in the Navy. They are responsible for everything outside of the ship from painting and maintenance to duties like driving security boats RHIB and anchoring and towing. They are also responsible for firefighting on the ship and flight deck. During his service he was as on four different ships: Princeton, Denver, Juneau, and Benfold. Craig is Mrs Hamilton’s older brother and his whole family is so proud of his service. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ms. Jen served in the US Navy for 6 years as a Cryptologic Technician - Communications. I was stationed in Norfolk,VA, Souda Bay Crete, Greece and Naples, Italy. I provided telecommunications support to the fleet (air, surface, and shore) and also worked on various crypto/computer equipment. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 00:23:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is Tristyn’s great-grandfather, Al Ballard. He was in the Army and stationed in Alaska. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Oakley’s dad has proudly served for 16 years in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer. Throughout his career, he has been stationed in Montana, Texas, and Italy, and deployed to the Middle East. Oakley spent much of her childhood in Germany, where her dad was stationed in Stuttgart. He now serves in a command position at Peterson Space Force Base. His dedication, sacrifice, and service continue to make our family incredibly proud every single day. 🇺🇸✈️</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Oakley’s mom proudly served 5 years in the United States Army as a carpentry and masonry specialist. During her service, she helped build a school in El Salvador and a medical clinic in Guatemala! 🇺🇸</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Major Dale Bowen (Akash’s dad) has served in the U.S. Army for over 16 years. He’s been deployed and has traveled to various countries and states, but his favorite have been Alaska, South Korea, and Australia. We thank you for your continued service and dedication to our country. We love you!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 22:38:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Lennex's dad just retired in July 2025 after 20 years of Active Duty service in the United States Air Force! He has been stationed in Korea, Italy, Colorado, Texas, California, New Mexico, and most recently, Ohio. With countless deployments and TDYs under his belt, he's thrilled to be "retired"! Lennex has lived in 4 different states in her short 6 years of life! </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 02:50:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Oakley’s great grandfather served in the Army on active duty from 1942-1948 and 1951-1964.</p><p>He retired Lt. Col. with 20 yrs. service. He had several roles during his service</p><p>such as aircraft mechanics&nbsp;teacher, Liaison&nbsp;pilot, materials supply, part of JUSMAT&nbsp;in Turkey during the 50's. He flew over 28 different types of aircraft, fixed wing and rotary&nbsp;type.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 18:06:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>This is Riley Sauers great grandfather, Dean Piddington. He served in the Navy and was honorably discharged in April, 1946. </title>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 20:44:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is Clayton Fingland's Papa Len, he was an Army sniper in the 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One!) during the Vietnam War. He continues to serve his community as the President of his local Honor Guard. We are very proud of Papa! ❤️🇺🇸</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 15:26:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Veterans Day</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Tripps Dad served in the Marine Corps from 2014-2023 reaching the rank of Sergeant. He was first stationed at 3rd Radio Battalion on Marine Corps Base Hawaii with deployments to South Korea and another to the southern Philippines in support of Special Operations Task Force 511.2, Operation Inherent Resolve. He finished his career at Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion Company A, in Denver. </p><p>Semper Fidelis </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 15:34:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Emmalyn’s Dad, Major JD Liggett, has served in the Colorado Air National Guard for 15 years now and deployed multiple times all around the world flying the F-16 to defend our country 🇺🇸 </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:04:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Wally’s grandpa, Leonard Vigil, (Papi) was a Sargent in the Army from 1983-1994. He was an Army Ranger, Green Beret and Special Ops during the Gulf War. Wally’s middle name is Leonard after his Papi. Unfortunately, we lost him last year due to liver cancer, but he was an incredible Papi, a wonderful dad and our hero! </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:23:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 20:00:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is Liam Boyd’s dad, David. He served in the USMC as Crash, Fire, Rescue at the airfield and was deployed to Afghanistan. We are thankful for him and his service every day 💙</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 17:10:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>hlwpharmd</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jeffrey Pearson, Air Force Veteran: Chilling out in Iraq summer of 2007, leaning against a Hesco barrier after a year of being deployed. Behind this relaxed pose lies a year of kinetic intelligence operations with federal partners, using language skills in high-stakes situations.... #ChairForce</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 02:39:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Bobbi’s Grandpa Norman</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 00:13:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Justin Fox (Eli’s dad)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Justin left his hometown of Castle Rock, CO, to join the Air Force. After tours in Germany and Italy, and deployments to Afghanistan, Qatar, and Iraq, he returned to the United States, settling in Arizona. There, he started a family with his wife, Danita, and later transferred to the Oregon Air National Guard. Seven years later, at the rank of Master Sergeant, he retired with 20 years of service and returned home to Colorado.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 03:15:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is Clayton Fingland's great Uncle Steven who was military police in the Marines. He passed away in 1972 while stationed in Okinawa in a vehicle accident while on patrol. Clayton's mommy Stephanie was named after Uncle Steven. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 13:33:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is Clayton Fingland's Great Grandpa Ray. He served in the Navy on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean during World War II from 1944-1946. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 13:43:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ellie’s grandpa was in the Air Force, great grandpa was in the Navy, and cousin was in the Army. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 03:33:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is Rowan Conley’s Papa Sean. He served in the Army National Guard for a little over a year before going to the Air Force to work as an intelligence systems support engineer, or a computer programmer where he stayed for 20 years. He served during the Gulf War at <strong>Ramstein Air Base in Germany</strong>, where he was stationed for six years. Rowan’s dad, Alex,&nbsp;was born in Germany during their time overseas.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<pre><code>Gerald Sullivan, Lucas Digon’s Grandpa Jerry. 
Served in the Vietnam war as an officer in the United States Navy. He served from 1969-1972. He ran the officers club on the Navy Base after returning from deployment. Thank you for your service Veterans! </code></pre>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Gavin’s Grandpa was in the Army and served in Giessen, Germany during Vietnam. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 23:02:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 23:03:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jett’s great grandfather, Truman Loberg, served in the Navy during WWII. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Indianapolis, then was transferred to the U.S.S. Indiana. Truman grew up and lived in Missouri. But on his way to his assignment, he and his (new) wife made a stop at the recently opened Red Rocks Amphitheater. (Pictured here) </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 00:45:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 01:20:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 01:30:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 01:32:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Elliott’s Great-grandfather, Joseph Gilligan, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was aboard the USS PCE 897. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Elliott’s Great, great-grandfather, John Neuner, served in the U.S. Army during WWI. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Elliott’s cousin, Master Sergeant Michelle Shimps, pictured here in 2012. She served as a medic for the U.S. Army at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 05:44:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 19:38:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harlow’s great grandpa, Andrew, served in WWII in Europe. He was in the Army, working in the post office. Due to being born with only 1 ear he wasn’t able to serve on the front lines. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-08 02:58:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-08 02:59:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Honorary Step Grandfather to Franki!!! Mr. Lou Luciano. I don’t even know if I have to say much after posting this picture! Most humble, beautiful, well respected man I know. We are so blessed to have him in our lives. Marine, FBI, and now Secret Service. Proud doesn’t describe! ❤️</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Payton’s great-grandmother Lorraine Adele West served in the US Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946 where she was stationed in the South Pacific with the Army Nurse Corps. We miss her greatly. Thank you, Veterans! </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Beckham Crook's great grandfather and uncles - Leonard, Bernie, Great Papa Bob, &amp; Kauko. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Kellen Burns great grandfather and his 3 great uncles all served in the military during World War II.  Fortunately they all survived.  All 4 sons were enlisted.  </p>]]></description>
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         <title>We love our Veterans ❤️🤍💙</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is Rowan’s Papa, Robert Sylvester, proudly served in the United States Army for over 20 years. He began his military journey in 1989, completing basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and advanced training as a radio communications specialist at Fort Gordon, Georgia.</p><p>Throughout his career, he deployed to several major operations around the world — Operation Desert Storm in 1990, Bosnia in 1997, Iraq in both 2004 and 2007, and Afghanistan in 2009. His duty stations took him to many places, including three tours in Germany, as well as assignments at The Pentagon, Fort Gordon, and Fort Carson, Colorado.</p><p>As a radio communications specialist, his Papa was responsible for installing radio systems into military vehicles and repairing the equipment that kept soldiers connected in the field. He retired from the Army in 2010 with the rank of Sergeant First Class.</p><p>Papa often says that serving in the military was one of the greatest experiences of his life. He cherishes the adventures he had and the lifelong friendships he built along the way. His dedication and service have always been an inspiration to me and to everyone who knows him.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you to Wesley Samora’s dad, Cody Samora and fallen soldier John Samora, Wesley’s uncle - for their service and sacrifice in the United States Marine Corps </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Staff Sargent Brandon Henslee Retired Special forces United States Army. We’re so proud of our veteran for his dedication and sacrifices he’s made to our country. We love you! Love, Caroline Henslee, Wesley Samora, Layla Henslee and Victoria </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Captain; United States Marine Corps - Amphibious Assault (2015-2020) </p><p><br/></p><p>SEMPER FI</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Captain, United States Marine Corps </p><p><br/></p><p>SEMPER FI</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Walter Moss</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Navy sailor Bonnie and Molly’s great grandfather</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Gilbert Murphy. USMC from age 15 til retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a gunnery Sgt and served in every conflict beginning with Korean War, Vietnam and several special ops.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>“Rosie the Riveter”. - Bonnie and Molly’s third great aunt “Babe” Lela (Farmer) Huntsinger. Marched off to the Boeing factory to build airplanes during WWII.  She was only about 18.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Bonnie and Molly’s grandmother’s cousin Audie Murphy. Most decorated hero in WWII and later acted in some of his own war movies like “To Hell and Back”</p>]]></description>
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