MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (KSDK) - A local company is being honored for helping troops who serve overseas.
Western Extralite in Maryland Heights is receiving the Patriot Award at a ceremony.
The award recognizes companies that go the extra mile to ensure employees are not punished for missing time because of a deployment.
Western Extralite is an electrical and communication products distributor with 17 officers in Missouri and Kansas.
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