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Johnson presents Congressional honors for Vietnam Era Vets

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Congressman Dusty Johnson came to Garretson on Tuesday, Nov. 26th to honor Vietnam Era Veterans in a ceremony recognizing their service.

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Above are the Vietnam Era Veterans who were honored on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2024 at the American Legion Post #23 for their service during the Vietnam War Era. Front row: Mark Williamson, Eugene Napier, Bill Peters, and Clarence Kooistra. Back Row: Dean Kurtz, Larry Leitheiser, Jim Kurtz, Gary Lyngen, Ramon Valdillez, Larry Engebretson, Harold Meester, Steve Puttmann, Don Johnson, Michael Kingsley & Congressman Dusty Johnson. //Garrick A. Moritz, Gazette

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