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Operation Freedom ride held

Operation Freedom ride
Fire Chief Sgt. First Class Justin Wethington

By Hope Laney

ROSCOMMON – Amvets Post13 and the Twisted UTV group hosted their 2nd annual “Operation Freedom” ride to honor Michigan veterans and active military members. The event, held Sept. 9 and 10, included breakfast, lunch and dinner along with raffles, a scavenger hunt, poker run and prizes for the best “Show and shine”.

Amvets commander, Jeff Pierce noted that this year’s event brought over 150 participants with volunteers giving rides to active members from Camp Grayling. Also present for the event was Fire Chief Sgt. First Class Justin Wethington of Camp Grayling, displaying various fire vehicles throughout the weekend.

Operation Freedom ride
First place “Show & Shine” winner, Bob Whitcomb
Michigan Fall Soldier traveling display
Michigan Fallen Soldier memory wall
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