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Veteran Spotlight: Army 1st Lt. Thomas LaRose

Thomas LaRose served his country in the Army as a first lieutenant from 2017 to 2021.

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Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer Denis Russell

This proud Vietnam veteran grew up in Somerville.

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Veteran Spotlight: Navy Seaman Herbert Putnam

Herbert Putnam served his country in the Navy as a seaman from 1952 to 1956, separating from the service as a fireman, first class.

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Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis served his country in the Navy as a petty officer, second class, from 1977 to 1994.

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Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. Paula Smith

Paula Smith served her country in the Army for more than 20 years and retired as a lieutenant colonel.

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Veteran Spotlight: Marine Capt. Carter Hunt

His first assignment would be commanding a rifle platoon with Echo Company, 5th Marine Division. His first day entailed a truck ride out to Hill 52, where his company commander introduced him to his platoon sergeant.

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Veteran Spotlight: Army Staff Sgt. Arthur Wiknik Jr.

Arthur Wiknik Jr. served his country in the Army's 101st Airborne as a staff sergeant from 1968 to 1970.