Story by: LTC (R) Matthew C. Payne
Photos by: John J. Payne

Bedford Army JROTC commended in joint proclamation issued by County Board of Supervisors and Town Council

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and the Bedford Town Council issued a joint proclamation declaring Army JROTC week in Bedford and commending the program for its service to the community. The certificate was presented at a flag-raising ceremony at the National Elks Home Cemetery. Members of the Board of Supervisors, Town Council, American Legion, and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks were in attendance.

LTC (R) Payne and 1SG (R) Hutton receive the proclamation certificate on behalf of the program.
LTC (R) Payne and 1SG (R) Hutton receive the proclamation certificate on behalf of the program.
The certificate issued by the county recognizing the contributions and service provided by the Bedford Army JROTC.
The certificate issued by the county recognizing the contributions and service provided by the Bedford Army JROTC.
The local newspaper, the Bedford Bulletin, carried the story in their weekly edition.
The local newspaper, the Bedford Bulletin, carried the story in their weekly edition.

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