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East Haven, CT|Sponsored|
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Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local school heroes like Dale Martin who make a real difference.
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Fort Bragg, NC|Sponsored|
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University Place, WA|Sponsored|
From Soldier To Scholar: Army Veteran Inspires Through Service And Study
From military linguist to academic mentor, Kara Atkinson has taken on many roles to uplift fellow veterans while researching justice abroad.
