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Diamond in the rough: Airman’s recovery from a haunted past

Master Sgt. Vernon Davenport, 35th Communications Squadron first sergeant, was neglected, molested and abused as a child growing up in backcountry Oklahoma. He kept quiet about his story for decades but decided to open up with the hope that it might help other Airmen through tough times in their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn
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