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Military Appreciation Month Profile: Meaghan Mobbs

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Tom Novak

Born into a military family, both of Meaghan Mobb’s parents served in the Army. Raised in military culture, a graduate of West Point, a paratrooper, and a combat veteran, Meaghan shares her thoughts on many aspects of military life.

The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester and Meaghan also discuss her pre-Memorial Day article – ‘ The Things Worth Dying For‘

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