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Purple Heart commander performs tough duty with tender heart

Mr. Joseph “Snake” Balanovich is the commander of the Biloxi Military Order of the Purple Heart which is comprised solely of veterans wounded in combat operations. He started his 23½-year Army career as a sniper and then moved on to aviation. He also spent 3½ years fighting in Vietnam. (Courtesy photo)

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