A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier who lost both legs to a mine in Afghanistan five months ago made his first trip to his Alabama hometown last week and received a hero’s welcome.
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Sweet Home Alabama: JBLM double amputee soldier gets hero's welcome
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier who lost both legs to a mine in Afghanistan five months ago made his first trip to his Alabama hometown last week and received a hero’s welcome.
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