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No Other Place Like Home for Cedar Rapids Servicemen
Cedar Rapids families welcomed returning service members on leave and furloughs. Corp Stewart traveled from Jefferson Barracks Missouri after a 10 day visit with his parents. Peterson returned from sea September 2 and stays through September 20. Sergt Eby enjoyed four days before heading to Fort Benning Georgia for officer training. Taylor brought home an African shield and spear from navy travels. Ensign Lattner was home on leave from Puget Sound navy yard.
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Cedar Rapids
Corp
Stewart
Jefferson Barracks
Peterson
Sergt
Eby
Fort Benning
Taylor
Navy
Ensign Lattner
Puget Sound Navy Yard