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Beyond the Lens: Saluting America's Military - Capital Pool Checkers Club

By fox5dc.com staff
Published May 30, 2016
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As you celebrate Memorial Day by the grill or at the pool, there is a group of men who are playing an old school game of checkers.

The Capital Pool Checkers Club is mostly made up of veterans and they have been playing together for 20 years. But a small setback this year almost forced the checkers club to lose their home.

FOX 5's Wisdom Martin and Photojournalist Ronnie McCray share their story.

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