The Wood County Monitor recognized Hugo L. Cintron in its November veterans spotlight. Cintron is a U.S. Army veteran who served for 20 years. He was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and now lives in Mineola.
During his military career, Cintron served as a wheeled vehicle mechanic (63B) and reached the rank of sergeant first class. He earned several honors, including the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal. He said his favorite duty station was Germany.
The spotlight also noted that military service runs in Cintron's family. His uncle served in the Army Reserve.