I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE…KEY WEST HONORS VETERANS WITH PARADE & CEREMONIES

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Mandy Miles
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Key West’s military background and continuing commitment to the armed services was on full display at the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade, which lined Duval Street on Nov. 11. 

Veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflicts rode in Jeeps and convertibles, while groups of active-duty soldiers, sailors and seamen marched in procession, along with the Key West High School marching band.

Key West’s military background and continuing commitment to the armed services was on full display at the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade, which lined Duval Street on Nov. 11. Veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflicts rode in Jeeps and convertibles, while groups of active-duty soldiers, sailors and seamen marched in procession, along with the Key West High School marching band.
Mandy Miles
Mandy Miles
Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. An award-winning writer, reporter and columnist, she's been stringing words together in Key West since 1998. "Local news is crucial," she says. "It informs and connects a community. It prompts conversation. It gets people involved, holds people accountable. The Keys Weekly takes its responsibility seriously. Our owners are raising families in Key West & Marathon. Our writers live in the communities we cover - Key West, Marathon & the Upper Keys. We respect our readers. We question our leaders. We believe in the Florida Keys community. And we like to have a good time." Mandy's married to a saintly — and handy — fishing captain, and can't imagine living anywhere else.

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