Joe Bechley is a retired Army veteran now living in Kentucky. He shares stories from his time in the military, all that it has meant in his life, the connections he made, the mentors he had, and now in retirement the medical care he receives. Bottom line - he's had a great life and career. Seeing the military marching during July 4th parades in his hometown inspired him to plan for a military career. That hometown happens to be Dolton, Illinois, the hometown of the new pope, Pope Leo XIV.

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