This single Mother of a beautiful boy who had just turned 5 returned home from a 9 months, boots on ground, tour. She was deployed to Kuwait & was gone for just under one year. She joined the National Guard in 2010 & was deployed in 2012. SPC Michelle Dupree's parents cared foe her son while she was away and during her training. SPC Dupree's Father, MSG Ron Copley, has been in the FL National Guard for over 30 years and is in the Wounded Warrior Program. SPC Dupree's son is already following in their footsteps. He is a young soldier & can't wait to become a warrior. SPC Dupree deployed with the 2153rd FMD, finance unit out of St Augustine, FL. She is currently on orders and works for the Recruiting and Retention Program out of Orland, FL. SPC Dupree has a BA from UCF and plans on making the military a full time career. She is very proud to be an American Soldier.

Anonymous
Orlando, FL