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Hometown Hero of the Week: Della Pray

By: Joe Parker

Updated: November 8, 2012

Della Pray entered the Air Force in 1984, the year Ronald Reagan was re-elected as president.

During her career in the Air Force, She was an Aerospace Warning Systems & Control Operator, and an expert in Communication& Computer Systems Operation.

Della retired from the Air Force in 2004, but she keeps the torch burning by serving as Aerospace Science Instructor in the JROTC program at RFA.

When she's not leading young cadets, Della enjoys basketball, softball, bowling, travelling, coaching and she's even a D.J.

Della Pray, we thank you for your service to our country your commitment to education and leadership, and we're proud to name you our Hometown Hero of the Week.

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