In Our Communities [12/08/2020]

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December 9, 2020

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The 1051st Fire Fighter Tactical Group from Camp Ripley Training Camp partnered with Central Lakes College to train from November 30 through December 4, 2020 in preparation for their deployment to Romania in 2021…

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held at Scott Air Force Base celebrating the completion of construction on the flight line revitalization project…

The Virginia Military Institute removed a statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson on Monday, initiated after allegations of systemic racism within the public college which began this fall…

The Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership will initiate 86 new partners in virtual ceremony at noon EST on December 9…

Photo By Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh

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