Name: Maine veteran runs Beach to Beacon for the disabled
Uploaded: 8/1/2019 10:45:46 PM
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Description: David Coombs is a U.S. Air Force veteran who will be taking part in the Beach to Beacon on Saturday, August 3 to help people with disabilities.

Native Mainer, veteran running for individuals with disabilities

David Coombs was medically discharged from the U.S. Air Force and is running the 22nd TD Beach to Beacon to support the Maine Adaptive program

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