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John Bridges
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Anchor, 7 News Sunrise, KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA )
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By John Bridges Verified| KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA ) Verified LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Right after 9/11 Army Green Beret William Howell, Jr. found himself overseas and ready to fight. “On October 19, 2001, 38 days after the towers fell, 6 Green Beret teams and 2 CIA teams were in field, into Afghanistan,” said Howell. “I was actually able to be a part of all that.”Howell says their mission was clear. “The purpose was to disrupt and destroy enemy, Period. Look for em, find em, kill em. Period.”But Howell says adjusting to civilian life back home was hard.
By John Bridges Verified| KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA ) Verified LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A cooling center in Southeast Lake Charles has been lifesaving for many seeking refuge from the heat this summer. That’s why those who use the center consider the volunteers running it, Hometown Heroes. Pastor Tony Bourque says, "We define the word ministry with another word, help. So we just want to help.”Most weekdays this summer, the Waters Edge church facility on Power Center Parkway has been a literal God-send for those in need.
By John Bridges Verified| KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA ) Verified LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Right after 9/11 Army Green Beret William Howell, Jr. found himself overseas and ready to fight. “On October 19, 2001, 38 days after the towers fell, 6 Green Beret teams and 2 CIA teams were in field, into Afghanistan,” said Howell. “I was actually able to be a part of all that.”Howell says their mission was clear. “The purpose was to disrupt and destroy enemy, Period. Look for em, find em, kill em. Period.”But Howell says adjusting to civilian life back home was hard.
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KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA )