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Be thankful for sounds of firing and flying from JBLM

We have all heard them - day or night - munitions testing, large and small helicopters - and cargo jets over head. When we hear these sounds, our hearts and minds do not fill with fear. In many other parts of the world, when people hear these sounds, they know they and their families are in danger. Do not complain. Be thankful. For us, they are the sounds of freedom.

Diane Williams

Lacey

This story was originally published August 13, 2015 at 5:40 AM with the headline "Be thankful for sounds of firing and flying from JBLM."

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