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Southern Poly recognizes military with weeklong activities

By Jaime Sarrio
Nov 9, 2012

Southern Polytechnic State University will observe Military Appreciation Week from Nov. 12-15 starting Monday with World War II veteran Bob Kerr and a presentation by retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Larry Taylor. Various activities are planned throughout the week. Info: www.spsu.edu

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