Sergeant Maldonado Returns Home | Gainesville News

Ocala, Florida, turned out in full force to welcome back U.S. Army Sergeant Dorangelys Maldonado, who returned from a year-long overseas deployment — and also happens to be a police officer with the Ocala PD. Officers, staff, and even the chief and deputy chief lined the streets waving flags and cheering as she arrived, a heartfelt tribute to her dual service. Maldonado, inspired by her grandfather’s WWII service, spoke of the deep pride she feels in protecting her country and community, and how the unwavering support from her department made her deployment bearable. Now back home, she’s ready to hit the streets again with the same grit and dedication that carried her overseas — a powerful reminder of the quiet heroes who serve us every day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cd5d568d17338d9