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Cheerleader-turned-soldier honored as ‘Homecoming Hero’ by Eagles (6 PHOTOS)

by Brent McCluskey

The Eagles cheerleader-turned-soldier was honored by her team as a “Hometown Hero” Sunday. Rachel Washburn, 25, is a first lieutenant in the United States Army and recipient of The Bronze Star. She served two tours in Afghanistan where she deployed on missions with Special Forces units, CNN reports. Strapped with her M4 and sidearm, Washburn […]

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