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This episode celebrates Larry Naylor, a proud Western Carolina University alumnus and retired Lt. Colonel whose legacy runs deep in Catamount country. With two brothers and two daughters also graduating from WCU, the Naylor family—affectionately known as Naylor Nation—represents generations of dedication, service, and love for Western. Larry shares stories from his military career and reflects on the powerful role WCU has played in his life and family.