Congressman Chuck Fleichmann and Parade Committee Chairman Chris Dooley
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Viet Nam Veterans Chapter 203 50 flag float
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Thank you for your service
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Chattanooga military mom Phyllis Miller
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Dixie Fuller driving the Sea Cadets
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Chester Bankston Civilian Chairman
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Former POW John Sparks
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Parade announcer Chip Chapman
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Blue Star mother
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A family event
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Chattanooga Police Department motorcycles
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Viet Nam Veterans Chapter 203 50 flag float
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Charlie Hobbs, Viet Nam Vets Chapter 203 president
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Spectators
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Army Lt. Col. Ray Adkins observing parade
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Chattanooga Police motorcycle officers
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Couple observing
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Military service representatives
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Viet Nam veteran Ray Tucker
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Former POW
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Former POWs John Sparks spent five years in Hanoi and Bill Gauett spent 18 months in Hanoi
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Medal of Honor Heritage Center, Steven Thomas, Molly Simpson and Hannah Sher
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Mayor Jim Coppinger and other officials
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The 71st annual Armed Forces Parade was held on Friday in downtown Chattanooga - despite the ongoing pandemic. Citizens lined Market Street to express their thanks to the men and woman who are in the military and to first responders.
Third District Congressman Chuck Fleischmann thanked Civilian Chairman Chris Dooley for staging the parade during this difficult time. Rep. Fleischmann said the Third District has always had strong support for our military and emergency workers.
The parade normally takes place in May but was delayed until fall this year because of COVID. As usual, the Chattanooga Police Department motorcycles opened the annual event.
There were over 60 units in the modified parade. There were no bands or marching units because of the virus.
The annual event is sponsored by the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council.