Chattanooga Valley Middle School Principal Eugene Ward (left) helps seventh-grader Amy Hill talk via Skype to her father in Afghanistan. Specialist Hill is a gunner and sniper who will be coming home in a few weeks. He was able to talk to his family during a veterans’ lunch-eon held at the school. Amy, her brother Tray and their mother Marty (right) told him they looked forward to his return. Specialist Hill talked to his family about his daily activities in Afghanistan and light-heartedly asked if his daughter had a boyfriend yet. (Messenger photo/Matt Ledger)

A service-minded family enjoyed lunch together at Chattanooga Valley Middle School. Great-grandfather Ralph Dooley (left) served with the Marines from 1951 to 1966. Grandfa-ther Tom Dooley (right) served in the Army from 1978 to 1999. Father Lucas Dooley (not pictured) is currently serving with the Air Force. Shannon and Breanna Doyal, both students at Chattanooga Valley Middle School, plan to continue the family’s legacy of service to the country. (Messenger photo/Matt Ledger)