Meet the 'servant leader' who's serving Christmas dinner at the chow hall to avoid his in-laws
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FORT BLISS, Texas — Soldiers eating at the Bamford Dining Facility on Christmas Day were awed by a display of “servant leadership” when Col. Ted Murphy, Fort Bliss Garrison commander, surprised the ranks by showing up to serve Christmas dinner unannounced.
“For the first time in three years, I thought I’d have him home for the holidays,” said Karen Murph…
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