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Queen of the Lakes to Serve In Iraq
Minnesota is sending another of its own to Iraq, this time with a very interesting twist: She's a beauty queen. Jessica Gaulke, the Queen of the Lakes, is being called to active duty to serve in Iraq. Her last day in the role of queen will be January 2nd. From the Red Star Tribune:
Jessica Gaulke, chosen in July as Queen of the Lakes for a year, is giving up her title because her National Guard unit has been activated for duty in Iraq. Gaulke, 22, a sociology student at Augsburg College who visited Japan as part of her Aquatennial ambassador duties, will be going to the Mideast as a diesel generator mechanic.
As other young women who become pageant queens, Gaulke has served as a role model and good will ambassador for her community. Her being called to duty with her Guard unit should be thought f as yet one more chapter in her continuing story as a role model for girls everywhere.
I wish Jessica Gaulke and her unit the very best wishes during their tour of duty in Iraq. Come home safe.
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