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    Vet receives Congressional medal

    On Sept. 16 at the Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, 96-year-old retired Sgt. 1st Class Pablo Rivera was lauded for his service during WWII and the Korean War. Virginia Congressman Dave Brat presented him a Congressional award as friends and family observed.

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    Singer reflects on CNN performance

    Staff Sgt. Tierra Brown of the 392nd Army Band sang the national anthem to open the nationally televised CNN presidential town hall here Sept. 28. To the millions who tuned in, she probably appeared to be just another Soldier. What they couldn’t see was her ongoing struggle with PTSD.

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    Post celebrates Hispanic culture

    More than 100 community members attended the 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month festivities Oct. 11 at the Lee Theater. It was an event filled with Latino dancing, music and a display of cultural pride. Opening remarks were given by Michael K. Williams, ALU president.

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    Soldiers show winning spirit

    Seven teams of advanced individual training Soldiers competed in the 3rd annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Flag Football Tournament here Oct. 7. Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, walked away with the title after a 6-0 shutout in the final game.

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    Office focuses on money matters

    The staff of the Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program is available to help with budget troubles and effective money-saving strategies. Their educational efforts range from understanding how loans work to combating identity theft and controlling spending.

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Great ShakeOut Drill

Everyone, everywhere, should know how to protect themselves during earthquakes. Even if they are rare where you live, Earthquakes could be an issue at family or business travel destinations. Regardless of the likelihood, however, preparedness for any type of emergency could mean the difference between potential suffering or survival. Great ShakeOut Drills are an annual opportunity for people in homes, schools and businesses to practice what to do during earthquakes and to improve overall preparedness. The 2016 drill will take place on Oct. 20 and Fort Lee will participate. Click the link below to read more about this event or pick up the Oct. 20 issue of the Traveller for a local story.

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Last Updated: 10/13/2016 3:19:47 PM

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