Otsego County veteran services officer Jamie Carkees, right, accepts an award from VFW Post 7128 Commander Floyd Bourne for her work supporting local veterans, as Dr. Joon Shim, who reached out to the VFW about honoring Carkees, applauds, Thursday, May 9. Lauren Takores | The Daily Star
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