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Cripps speaks about dad's deployment
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At left, WCHS sophomore Allison Cripps is pictured at the podium giving a speech to members of the military during a March 12 conference at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.
Warren County High School sophomore Allison Cripps says having her father deployed to a war zone brings with it a high level of concern.She knows the feeling well as her dad, Air Force Col. Jason Cripps, has been away from home on military deployments her entire life.Allison got to tell of her life experiences recently during a conference in Murfreesboro where an estimated 700 soldiers and airmen were in attendance, in addition to Gov. Bill Haslam. The conference was held at Embassy Suites.“My talk was on military children and some of the troubles they have with a parent being away from home,” said Allison, who talked for a few minutes.