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BYU professor earns Legion of Merit, reflects on military career
Retired Army Col. Mark Choate has always been impressed with United State veterans and their dedication to bring peace and stability to the world. Now, just months after his own retirement, the 52-year-old Brigham Young University history professor can use Veterans Day to appreciate his own 35 years of service. “It's been a tremendous honor to serve in the United States military with the oath to defend the Constitution and to bring American values and interests to Europe, and to Asia and to Africa,” Choate said. He stepped away from the army in July after completing a 30-month ...