War Stories

A couple of veteran related items.

Military Salute Project 2008 MINNESOTA VETERANS LITERARY INITIATIVE:

The Military Salute Project of Woodbury, MN is sponsoring the 2008 Minnesota Veterans Literary Initiative to encourage Minnesotans who served in the Global War On Terror to record and preserve their stories. Submissions will be accepted via e-mail from residents of Minnesota who have been awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the GWOT Expeditionary or Service Medals, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or the Iraq Campaign Medal for service on or after September 11, 2001. Submissions will also be accepted from immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings and children 18 years of age or older), including the immediate family members of Minnesotans who were posthumously awarded one or more of the decorations.

And Keegan's Seventh Annual Salute to the Military:

Keegan's Pub will once again salute our military and military veterans over the Veteran's Day weekend. Friday through Sunday, November 9th, 10th, and 11th, active duty personnel and veterans will receive their first drink free and S.O.S. will be on the menu all day each day.

Flags from each of the services will be displayed in the pub. If you know a veteran or a member of our armed forces be sure to invite them for this annual event.

We would encourage local vets to participate in both efforts if at all possible. Especially Keegan's Salute to the Military. Any time you can pry a free drink out of Terry Keegan's tightly clenched claw is a reason enough for celebration.