Sachse resident Brandon Hern was among 25 Collin County veterans awarded a special commendation by U.S. Rep. Keith Self Monday, Nov. 11, at Collin College in McKinney.

Twenty-five veterans have received Congressional Veterans Commendations in a ceremony hosted by U.S. Rep, Keith Self.

“Celebrating these men and women is a powerful tribute to their service and a reminder of their vital role in protecting the freedoms we cherish as Americans,” Self said in announcing the honorees from the 3rd Congressional District.

Among those recognized in the Monday, Nov. 11, ceremony at Collin College in McKinney were U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Brandon Paul Hern of Sachse, U.S. Air Force Sgt. Mary Matilda Lange of Wylie and 1st Lt. Bryan Sylvester of Allen.

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