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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 28 MIN

S1E8 - Episode 8- The Silver Star Recipient

from The Franklin Police Department's APB Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Franklin Police Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester, the first woman since World War II to receive the Silver Star for valor in combat. Hester shares the gripping story of the day in Iraq that changed her life and etched her name into military history. She reflects on her journey from soldier to public servant, how her experiences on the battlefield shaped her approach to policing, and what it means to serve her community today in uniform once again, this time, closer to home.

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In this episode, we sit down with Franklin Police Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester, the first woman since World War II to receive the Silver Star for valor in combat. Hester shares the gripping story of the day in Iraq that changed her life and etched her...

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