CONWAY Proud, humbled and grateful.
Such words sum up retired four-star U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson’s feelings as she reflects on her 37 years of active-duty service, as well as on what it means to be coming home to the Mount Washington Valley in order to participate in local Veterans Day observances.
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I had never heard of General Robinson until her appointment to the board of directors for Centene Corporation. I wish her continued success serving in that new leadership role.
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