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NORFOLK, Va. (May 10, 2021) – The U.S. Coast Guard has Sailors deployed in support of the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at the former Macy’s at the Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, Virginia. Service members involved in the operation have come to help local community members receive a vaccine to protect them against COVID.
Machinists Technician First Class Walter Avelar of the United States Coast Guard Atlantic Area, District 5, explains his motivation to serve the community. “I take it seriously – my grandparents are 92 and 87. Since the virus has started, I have been worried for them and don’t see them at all,” Avelar said. “It is very important to me. I believe we will make it through this if we all are safe.”