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Celebrating Army Veteran Christina Velez on Military Monday

KVIA••Katrina Villarreal
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In this week's Military Monday feature, ABC-7 honors Army Veteran Christina Velez, who retired 16 years ago after a distinguished career. Velez served as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 and completed three combat tours, alongside six overseas missions and one peacekeeping operation. Currently, she dedicates her time to running a local animal rescue, showcasing her commitment to service beyond the military. The community is encouraged to participate by submitting photos of their military loved ones to be featured.

Key Details: • Christina Velez is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4. • She completed three combat tours and six overseas missions. • Velez now operates a local animal rescue. • Community members can submit military photos for recognition.

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