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Fort Detrick Soldiers help welcome local children back to school

By Jennifer BensonAugust 24, 2021

Soldiers from the 21st Signal Brigade at Fort Detrick take part in the annual tradition of raising the American Flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary in Frederick, Aug. 18. Cpt. Marlon Whitaker, also from the 21st Signal Brigade,...
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from the 21st Signal Brigade at Fort Detrick take part in the annual tradition of raising the American Flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary in Frederick, Aug. 18. Cpt. Marlon Whitaker, also from the 21st Signal Brigade, shared encouraging words and challenged the children to work hard and do their best this year. (Photo Credit: 21st Signal Brigade) VIEW ORIGINAL
Soldiers from the 21st Signal Brigade at Fort Detrick take part in the annual tradition of raising the American Flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary in Frederick, Aug. 18.
2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from the 21st Signal Brigade at Fort Detrick take part in the annual tradition of raising the American Flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary in Frederick, Aug. 18. (Photo Credit: 21st Signal Brigade) VIEW ORIGINAL
Soldiers from the 21st Signal Brigade at Fort Detrick take part in the annual tradition of raising the American Flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary in Frederick, Aug. 18.
3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from the 21st Signal Brigade at Fort Detrick take part in the annual tradition of raising the American Flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary in Frederick, Aug. 18. (Photo Credit: 21st Signal Brigade) VIEW ORIGINAL
Soldiers from the 21st Signal Brigade at Fort Detrick take part in the annual tradition of raising the American Flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary in Frederick, Aug. 18.
4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from the 21st Signal Brigade at Fort Detrick take part in the annual tradition of raising the American Flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary in Frederick, Aug. 18. (Photo Credit: 21st Signal Brigade) VIEW ORIGINAL

Soldiers from the 21st Signal Brigade at Fort Detrick take part in the annual tradition of raising the American Flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary in Frederick, Aug. 18.

Cpt. Marlon Whitaker, also from the 21st Signal Brigade, shared encouraging words and challenged the children to work hard and do their best this year.

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