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The West

July 16, 2012

Promoted to Glory

Major Marjorie Akin, 73, was promoted to Glory April 24, from Modesto, Calif

The West

July 16, 2012

Promoted to Glory

Major Sven Oscar Youngquist, 84, was promoted to Glory April 21 from Menifee,

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July 16, 2012

Lodi’s Hope Harbor Emergency Shelter celebrates

Shelter’s four phases are complete, thanks to community help

The West

July 16, 2012

Promoted to glory

Edward Eugene World was promoted to Glory March 21 from Mesa, Ariz

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July 16, 2012

Door of Hope to offer more housing

Construction begins on San Diego’s new transitional living center

The West

July 16, 2012

Siemon Center salutes its kids

Center holds first-ever awards banquet and a preschool graduation

The West

July 16, 2012

Two territories salute Griffins in retirement

Western officers Colonels Terry and Linda Griffin retire from appointments in

The West

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Expect Change expands its reach

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The West

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Promotion to Glory

The West

July 12, 2012

Chamnesses welcomed ‘home’ to the islands

Hawaii soldiers and friends welcome new divisional leaders

The West

July 3, 2012

Yes—you, too, can be like Joan Kroc

Joan Kroc believed in strength, especially strength of character

byChristin Thieme

The West

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