Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jose Vasquez Cruz, a native of Andrews, Texas, is one of those sailors.
The days of service in her longtime role as Precincts 2-3 Justice of the Peace are winding down, but Neri Flores will receive a memento when she does step down later this month.