U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. and TAHS graduate Julia Muedeking was the keynote speaker at Monday’s Tracy Veterans’ Day program. Photo / Per Peterson

Decorated servicewoman Julia Muedeking flipped the script on tradition at Monday’s Veterans’ Day ceremony at Tracy Area High School.

Instead of having retired members of the military stand for recognition, Muedeking, a 1996 graduate of TAHS, had everyone but them stand during her keynote speech. Upon conclusion of her speech, those in attendance were already standing for a well-deserved standing ovation to our local veterans.

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