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Women veterans in East Texas honored by Camp V
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Camp V and the Texans Veterans Commission (TVC) held an event this Saturday to honor and celebrate the East Texas women who've served in the military for Women's Veterans Day.
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The event was held at the Soules College of Business at UT Tyler and ran from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. During the event a number of speeches were given from multiple veterans including U.S. Army veterans Dr. Shirley McKellar and Tiffany Rivers, along with U.S. Marine veteran April Scarborough
'This celebration is more than just a gathering,' says Shanon Starkey, CampV Co-Chair Womens Committee and Women's Center Coordinator. 'This day is one of reflection, admiration, and education, not only for female Veterans but for the entire community.'
The event also featured live music, hors d'oeuvres, access to veteran's resources and education to help veterans with Veterans Affairs claims and more. To learn more, visit TVC's Women Veterans program or CampV online.
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