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Dear Abby readers clash over teaching children ranks
Letters to Dear Abby reveal readers split over whether a 12-year-old should memorize military ranks. Retired service members argue the child should be a civilian, while others say respect and familiarity with ranks may come naturally or be unnecessary.
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Abby
Riverdale
Silverdale
Joseph J. Murray
MR. Murray
Air Force
Navy
Emily L. Maheu
Nicevile
Fla