Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Veterans Report [Update] 11/22/06

First-Person, War Accounts Go Online
A selection of thirteen fully digitized collections materials submitted by war veterans debuted on the Veterans History Project War Stories last week. Veterans from World War I through the current conflict, and the civilians who supported them, are coming forward to record their personal stories and contribute personal documents for a growing archives in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Those interested in becoming involved in the Veterans History Project are encouraged to obtain a project kit from the Veterans History Project Website or by calling the toll-free message line at (888) 371-5848.


Browse the New Classifieds on Military.com
Military.com launched a classifieds page just for the military community.
You can buy or sell items ranging from concert tickets to real estate and electronics. Search or post ads for free, nationwide, by zip code, military base or unit. Check it out.
Military.com Holiday Gift Guide
Find the perfect gift. Send a Gift to a Soldier

Snowsports Camps for Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans from across the nation are encouraged to make arrangements to attend a free snowsports camp to be held March 11- 16, 2007 in Sun Valley, Idaho. The camp is open to injured veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Veterans injured in Iraq or Afghanistan who are already live in Idaho and Oregon should register for their own exclusive camp which will be held January 11 - 16, 2007. Those interested can download a flyer at http://www.svasp.org or call 208-726-9298. For more information on the 2007 Colorado clinic that will be held April 1 through April 6, 2007, visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven.

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