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Navy Vet Earns Doctorate at 85
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Charles Whitman Dabbs, an 85-year-old Navy veteran, has made history by earning his doctorate from Tennessee State University, a dream he started pursuing in 1958. After joining the Navy at 17, he served for 50 years in federal service, earning three degrees along the way. During the COVID pandemic, he completed his doctorate with the help of younger students. Now, hes looking forward to teaching sociology at an HBCU and mentoring the next generation. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance.
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