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Celebrating SFC Carl Vigil's 15 Years of Military Service

KVIA••Katrina Villarreal
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In this week's Military Monday, ABC-7 honors SFC Carl Vigil for his dedicated service in the U.S. Army. Vigil is approaching a milestone of 15 years of active-duty service and plans to retire this August after completing 20 years in total. This recognition highlights the commitment and sacrifices made by military personnel and encourages the community to participate by submitting photos of their own military loved ones. Such tributes serve to strengthen the bond between veterans and the community they protect.

Key Details: • Carl Vigil will retire after 20 years of service in August. • Community members can submit photos of military personnel or veterans. • Photos can be submitted through the provided link.

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