Hometown Heroes- Thom Potito: Many responsibilities

  • Thom Potito is show at one of his many duty stations during his 21-year career with the United States Marine Corps.
    Thom Potito is show at one of his many duty stations during his 21-year career with the United States Marine Corps.
  • Thom Potito, front, became a deputy sheriff in Florida following his career in the U.S. Marine Corps.
    Thom Potito, front, became a deputy sheriff in Florida following his career in the U.S. Marine Corps.
  • First Sergeant Thom Potito, who would become a 21 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, is pictured in one of his early official photos.
    First Sergeant Thom Potito, who would become a 21 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, is pictured in one of his early official photos.
  • Thom Potito served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour as a member of a perimeter defense platoon in South Vietnam.
    Thom Potito served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour as a member of a perimeter defense platoon in South Vietnam.
Family traditions don’t always consist of holidays and get togethers, but sometimes continue a legacy set by parents or ancestors. For Thom Potito, the tradition was joining the military and…

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