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Charles Neelley points to a picture of himself, bottom right, during his time in the Navy at his home in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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Charles Neelley sits in his home in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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Medals from Charles Neelley’s Naval experience are displayed at his home in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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Photos of Charles Neelley, bottom, and Catherine Neelley hang at his home in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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Charles Neelley holds a CD with photos from his wedding day at his home in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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Charles Neelley stands in his backyard in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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Charles Neelley stands in his backyard in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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Charles Neelley stands on a bridge in his backyard in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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Charles Neelley stands on a bridge in his backyard in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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Charles Neelley stands near his home in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

Ryan Patterson | The Sheridan Press
Charles Neelley walks in his backyard in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

Ryan Patterson | The Sheridan Press
Charles Neelley stands in front of his home in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.

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A sign hangs near Charles Neelley’s driveway at his home in Story Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Neelley served in the Navy from 1953-83 and has lived in Wyoming since 1992.