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December 19, 2019

A nonprofit wants to build a monument to women veterans in Pensacola, Fla., The Pensacola News Journal reported. The group, Monument to Women Veterans, is trying to raise $2 million for the project, which will also include coworking space for veterans….
Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard volunteered with the 30th Annual Holiday Wish Program that collects and distributes gifts to families and seniors, according to a press release. “Of all the missions that we do here in the commonwealth, I can say without a doubt, this is the one we look forward to the most and probably take the greatest pride in,” Brig. Gen. Mark McCormack said.
Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp

December 19, 2019

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