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Motivated by Loss

Sgt. 1st Class Edwin Velez, native of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, wanted nothing more than to feel like he was at the same level as his father; disciplined, smart, computer savvy and an all around outdoors guy.

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Tags: US ARMY RESERVE, Sgt. 1st Class Edwin Velez, hispanic heritage month, 1st msc, USAR, Puerto Rico

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