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SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINES IN THE NEWS

June 7, 2006 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

(R-L) HTC Kelly J. Beebe (Fort Wayne, IN), E-6 IT1 William Robinson (Haines City, FL)

Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in New York City for Fleet Week got a real “Big Apple” greeting when their images were projected on the Giant Panasonic Astrovision Video Screen in Times Square! This annual event in celebration of Fleet Week is a collaboration between the USO, United States Navy and Panasonic.

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