Deanna Hurless A Veteran Story

Deanna Hurless was born July 19, 1960 in LaGrande Oregon to Laren and MaryAnn Hurless.

Hurless would grow up in Oregon and graduated from Cascade Union High School, Turner Oregon in May 1978.

Serving one's country was not a new concept for Hurless. She comes from a history of family serving their country since the Civil War. "My plan after graduating was to go into the military because of my patriotism." she stated. "With my family history it was a natural path to walk down." she added. Her father and three uncles served in the United States Navy; and her great grandfather served in the...