Preston Johnson's cathedral soars in its own way, with rows of seats that arc toward the open sky. On game days, it's the aroma of grilled hot dogs that wafts above the 34,000 people who look over Jack Stephens Field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
"I love my job. I love coming in here," said Mr. Johnson, looking around at the sea of blue seats. "I plan to stay as long as I keep enjoying what I'm doing."
The former Marine is the...
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"Ex-Marine?" - 2008-07-23 23:04:24
I agree with Alex R. from FL. Come on, guys!
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There are no.. - 2008-07-23 16:08:57
"Ex-Marines". Only "former Marines". Semper Fi!
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