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Wisconsin Army National Guard recognizes Arizona teen who saved Soldier’s life
Wisconsin Army National Guard senior leaders, Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers, Mesa Fire Chief Mary Cameli, members of Mesa Fire Station 201, Mesa emergency medical personnel and residents recognized Arizona teen Laya Jackson at Mesa Fire Station 201 in Mesa, Arizona, Aug. 17, 2026, for administering l
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Wisconsin Army National Guard senior leaders, Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers, Mesa Fire Chief Mary Cameli, members of Mesa Fire Station 201, Mesa emergency medical personnel and residents recognized Arizona teen Laya Jackson at Mesa Fire Station 201 in Mesa, Arizona, Aug. 17, 2026, for administering lifesaving CPR to Wisconsin Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Clint Vervoren after he suffered a heart attack while vacationing in Arizona in June. Jackson received the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Meritorious Service Medal, a coin from the Mesa mayor’s office and dog tags inscribed, “One act of courage and a lifetime of gratitude,” from Vervoren. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Alex Soliday)
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