Veteran of the Week: Frank “Paco” Arce

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By Observer Staff
| 5:00 a.m. December 19, 2021

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Frank “Paco” Arce

Branch of military: US Marine Corps
Dates of Service: 1967 - 1971
Rank / Occupation: Lance Corporal
Hometown: Bronx, New York

Frank Arce is a veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired police officer from the New York State Unified Court System. He resides in Palm Coast and is presently the commandant of the Marine Corps League, Detachment 876.

Frank, or Paco as he likes to be called, is the enthusiastic new leader of the MCL, and is on the hunt for new members.

MCL 876 actively collects donations for the “Toys for Tots” charity and its other mission is to assist fellow Marines and keep the camaraderie alive.

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For information about benefits available to veterans and other support organizations, visit https://www.flaglercounty.gov/departments/veterans-services.