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Veterans honored

by | Nov 11, 2021 | Latest

Wylie High and Wylie East AFJROTC units held their annual Veterans Day program at Wylie Stadium today.

Prior to the special program, veterans and their families were invited to attend a pre-event breakfast and reception in the auxiliary gym at Wylie High School.

See more photos in the Nov. 17 edition of The Wylie News.

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