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Landscaping Abu Ghraib in Iraq.

Landscaping Abu Ghraib in Iraq.

Montgomery Granger in his living quarters at Abu Ghraib in Iraq.

Montgomery Granger in his living quarters at Abu Ghraib in Iraq.

Montgomery Granger's hooch at Abu Ghraib.

Montgomery Granger's hooch at Abu Ghraib.

Montgomery Granger with a village boy in Iraq.

Montgomery Granger with a village boy in Iraq.

Montgomery Granger pulling security in Iraq.

Montgomery Granger pulling security in Iraq.

Montgomery Granger with Marine General Lehnert

Montgomery Granger with Marine General Lehnert

By Oliver Peterson on May 25, 2010
Pierson Middle/High School athletics and facilities director Montgomery Granger has dedicated his life to health and physical education, but the longtime educator is also a three-time mobilized and retired U.S.... more

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