by Angie Coenen | Oct 16, 2020 | Headlines, In Action
The Vietnam Veterans of America – Chapter 351 the annual POW-MIA fundraiser and Veterans Village Volunteers raised $21,886.56 over two September weekends. That total will be matched by another donor resulting in $43,773.12 going to this affordable housing...
by Angie Coenen | Apr 26, 2018 | Headlines, In Action, Schools
EAU CLAIRE – Gary Brynjulfson spared his listeners the most horrific details, as did his fellow Vietnam veterans speaking to students and members of the public at Chippewa Valley Technical College Tuesday, April 24. Still, he had dramatic stories to tell of carrying...
by Angie Coenen | Apr 24, 2018 | Headlines, In Action, Schools
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) — Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 351 of Appleton were at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire Tuesday afternoon sharing their stories about the war with students, staff and community members. Members of the...
by Angie Coenen | Apr 1, 2018 | Headlines, In Action
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by Angie Coenen | Apr 13, 2017 | Headlines, In Action, Schools
Kimberly, Wis. (WBAY-TV) Kimberly High School students didn’t need to read a text book Thursday to learn about the Vietnam War. They learned directly from the veterans that lived it. The veterans had artifacts like ammo, uniforms, and weapons used in the Vietnam...
by Angie Coenen | May 18, 2016 | Headlines, In Action, Schools
NEENAH (WLUK) — It was a lesson in American military history, from those who lived it. And it also bridged generations. Less than two weeks before Memorial Day, veterans from World War Two, to the Gulf War shared their experiences with students at Neenah High...