US Flag From Troops in Afghanistan Flies in Westborough

On Wednesday, May 23, United States Air Force Officer Casey Seibert, stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, presented a special flag at in honor of Memorial Day. More than 50 Willows residents gathered, including many veterans.

The flag had previously flown over Camp Phoenix Kabul, Afghanistan, on the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and was, as stated on the accompanying certificate signed by Brigadier General John Hammond, “in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, while continuing our effort to protect the population, connect the people to the government and affect sustainable development to protect and improve the lives of the Afghan population.”

Information courtesy of Salmon Health and Retirement.

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