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Story last updated at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2003

In recognition of Military Service

Lower Kenai Peninsula military personnell

Editor's note: With more than 100,000 U.S. soldiers on the ground and fighting in Iraq, and thousands more set to deploy to the region, the sacrifices and commitment of the men and women of the Armed Forces are on the minds of many Americans. In recognition of their service, especially during a time of war, the Homer News has begun compiling a list of those people from the lower Kenai Peninsula who are currently serving in the military. In the coming weeks, we will present them to you. If you have a loved one in the service, we are interested in hearing about them. Please contact us at 235-7767 or by e-mail at news@homernews.com.

Army Pfc David L. Coker
Age: 20
Unit: 82nd Airborne
Location: Kandahar, Afghanistan

CTO2/Special Ops Kenneth Deltz
Age: 23
Unit: USS Constellation
Location: Persian Gulf

TC2 Richard M. Whitney
Age 23
Unit: U.S. Coast Guard Shp Alex Haley
Location: Guarding Alaska's Waters

Sp-4 Ray E. Kranich, Jr.
Age: 36
Ship: Member Wyomng Army Reserve attached to 323 Chemcial Co. of Wisconsin Army Reserve
Location: Currently in CampCoyote, Kuwait

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