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A WWII veteran talks to a commander.

Talking to a Veteran

Charlie Brown, left, a WWII veteran that served with the 258th Field Artillery, talks with Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, commander, New York Army National Guard’s 42nd Infantry Division, while soldiers conduct a howitzer live-fire at Fort Drum, N.Y., May 23, 2018. Brown was a guest of the unit during their annual training. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Valenza

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