Army Specialist 4 Richard Kepsel and Army Private First Class Ashtin Kepsel are a married couple serving together at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Richard is a 2009 Goodrich High School graduate. His wife Ashtin is an Austin, Texas native. They have been married a year and they have both served in the Army for the past two years. Richard is the son of Rich and Cindy Kepsel of Goodrich and grandson of Dennis and Peggy Hoffman of Ortonville. Richard is in the 82nd Airborne and a drone pilot.

The Citizen is recognizing our local military men and women serving our country away from home during the holiday season by publishing their names, photos, and some information on each of them. Contact The Citizen at 248-627-4332 or e-mail

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