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Vets reflect on Vietnam in Eau Claire Tuesday

Vets reflect on Vietnam in Eau Claire Tuesday

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...

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Veterans share their stories with local students at CVTC

Veterans share their stories with local students at CVTC

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 group...

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POW/MIA Drive 2017

POW/MIA Drive 2017

A beautiful day to meet the public with our POW/MIA Drive at many businesses in the Appleton area.  

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Kimberly students learn about Vietnam War from veterans

Kimberly students learn about Vietnam War from veterans

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 War....

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Veterans speak to Neenah High School students

Veterans speak to Neenah High School students

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 School....

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Vets Share with Fox Valley Students

Vets Share with Fox Valley Students

There's a big difference between reading history and listening to those who lived it. "You can only put so much in a history book, and there's nothing personal," said Appleton's Lloyd Dumke, who served in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army. When providing that...

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