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NSI completes new home for R.I.S.E. program

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His first deployment was the 31 MUE in 2009, which took him to Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines and Australia. His second deployment was in Afghanistan in 2010. Barron received the Purple Heart and combat action ribbon and was taken to the Naval Hospital in San Diego. Both left with amputations.

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NWFA completes 74th home with Gary Sinise Foundation

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The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 74th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member Somerset. He spent several years training military dogs before serving in Okinawa, Japan. The R.I.S.E. The home dedication for U.S.