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The Livingston County Veterans Council has named it’s January Veteran of the Month.

David Deykes of Pinckney retired from the Army in 1994 with the rank of Major, culminating a distinguished service career spanning over twenty years.

A 1974 graduate of West Point, he served as a Commissioned Officer in various administrative capacities.

Deykes continues to serve through volunteer work, with a particular emphasis on the Putnam Township Senior Center and Gleaners Community Food Bank.