HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (KWTX) - Dozens of military veterans spent Veterans Day clearing flammable vegetation at Dana Peak Park to protect a nearby neighborhood from wildfire risk.

The volunteers are part of Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization. Members traveled from across Texas for the week-long fire mitigation operation.

The sound of chainsaws echoed through the park as veterans worked to clear 30 feet of juniper vegetation along the border between the park and a residential area across the street.

Dan Reeder, an advanced chainsaw operator with Team Rubicon, said the work provides an opportunity to give back to the community.

“I’ve been very fortunate in life and I just want to have the opportunity to give back,” Reeder said. “I’m dirty, sweaty, but I actually re

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