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Salute for service
Carol Lansdown, center, salutes senior JROTC member Kayli Anderson as she accept a U.S. Flag, the one used to demonstrate the 13 folds, on behalf of herself and her husband, Dale Lansdown, at the 37th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Cassville High School on Nov. 11.
THROUGH THE YEARS MAG: Some came home
By Sheila Harris Retired Navy Captain Edward Estes, a former resident of Purdy, had a story he liked to share about the time surrounding his five years as a prisoner…
Purdy man graduates US Marine Corps Boot Camp
Private Travis Zan Hughes, 18, of Purdy graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Dec. 8, 2023. Private Hughes successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego as one of many recruits in Charlie Company Platoon 1043. Following a short leave, he has reported to Camp Pendleton for Infantry Training Battalion. Contributed photo
