Oklahoma Soldier, Family Receive Keys To New Home

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Thursday, May 22nd 2014, 6:37 pm

By: News On 6

An Oklahoma soldier and his family have a new place to call home.

Joey Dixon was awarded the Purple Heart for his service in Afghanistan.

Thursday, he and his wife received the keys to their brand new home in Broken Arrow, thanks to a neighborhood revitalization program.

Bank of America and the Military Warrior's Support Foundation have teamed up to renovate eight homes in Oklahoma for service members and their families.

Nationwide, 1,000 homes have been donated.

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