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Notifying families in loss moments shapes National Guard help
Charleston coverage follows Col. Terry Melton and Maj. Bill Crane as West Virginia National Guard staff prepare 50 next-of-kin notifiers and casualty officers to comfort grieving families. The piece centers on Pfc Jessica Lynch’s parents as Navy and Marine roles blend with Army procedures.
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