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The Miranda Legacy: The Heroes of Charlie Company
INSIDE:
The inspiration for the annual Beagle Run
Youth Hunt
Pages 14-15
Local Sports
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The Miranda family name has graced the roster of Charlie Company 1st Battalion 153 Regiment several times. The Miranda brothers: Phillip, Leon (better known as Troy), Alfred, Richard, Christopher and Paul were all enlisted early in their lives after their mother, father and grandfather had served. Phillip started his military journey by enlisting in the National Guard in June of 1984 at the age of 17. After attending college, he decided to further serve his country by transferring from the guard to active duty in 1987. He served two years in Germany, and another two years in Oklahoma. He then took a sabbatical from the Army for three years before joining Charlie Company again in 1995. In 1999, Phillip was deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Southern Watch. Operation Southern Watch See MIRANDA continued on page 8
Phillip and Troy Miranda, two of six brothers who all followed in the footsteps of their parents and a grandfather as part of Charlie Company 1st Battalion 153 Regiment. (Submitted photo)
A crisp, clear morning for the Veterans Day parade By Ethan Nahté
Ouachita Quilt Show
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The skies were clear, the breeze slight, and the parade-goers ready for the annual Veterans Day parade. Although the crowd was sparse, there were still plenty of people showing their sup-
port, including family and friends of veterans of all ages, some veterans who weren’t walking in the parade, yet showing their support wearing apparel that reflected when and where they served, while holding small flags in their hands, and a few canines, some
of which were companion animals, and some were just a part of the family—hoping to snarf down a piece of the candy being thrown to bystanders. Veterans of various U.S. Military
See PARADE continued on page 2