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🌱 Raceland community loses 22-year-old airman serving at Japan base
Raceland, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Raceland! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Raceland community loses 22-year-old airman serving at Japan base
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 74.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• US airman found dead on Yokota Air Base (militarytimes.com) — Raceland is mourning 22‑year‑old Airman 1st Class Sean S. Chase, who grew up in the community and was found unresponsive in his dorm at Yokota Air Base in Japan on May 30. Military leaders there praised his dedication and the positive impact he had on fellow service members as an investigation into his death continues. 
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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