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Walk Hard: ATO members will start walking to Panama City Beach Friday morning

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(Photo/Contributed) Members of Troy University’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity pose with their flag on the beach last year after completing the annual six-day, 128.3-mile walk from Troy to Panama City Beach known as Walk Hard. The proceeds from the event go to benefit veterans. Luke Brantley Variety Editor Lirona Joshi Staff Writer Members of Troy University’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity will embark on a six-day, 128.3-mile walk from Troy to Panama City Beach, Florida, over spring break. The 29 walkers will leave Friday at 8 a.m. from the Bibb Graves…

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The Bennie Adkins Foundation honors veterans, helps students

Trojan Living

Contributed by the Bennie Adkins Foundation Lirona Joshi Staff Writer In a mission to honor the service of Special Forces veterans, the Benny Adkins Foundation has been providing educational scholarships to aid the transition of soldiers from military to civilian life. The foundation granted 10 scholarships in 2018 and is planning to increase the number to 25 recipients for 2019. “We believe the Special Forces soldiers can realize great benefit in their post-military service life by investing in education during their service years and transition from military to civilian life,”…

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