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Patrick is a member of the Tuscarora Nation, Wolf Clan, a matrilineal society.  He grew up learning a different mindset, one of love and respect for the sacredness of women and family.  He grew up surrounded by Veterans in his family and in his Nation.  He admired these Warriors, their dances, their feathers, the love and respect shown to them from their community.  He wanted to be among them someday, honorable, humble, brave- a Warrior that his people and tribal youth could look to with respect and honor. He wanted to be an example for his future family. Patrick also...

Mitra S. is our veteran of the month for August 2023.  She is an amazing and resilient woman.  Mitra wanted to join the military at 27 but was told at that time she was too old to join.  After the Iraq war, the age increased to 39 for women due to the Stop Loss program.  The military simply didn't have enough soldiers.  She was approached by a recruiter while she was attending college; she decided to go to college later in her life rather than right out of high school.  She was 39 when she joined the Army.  She served as...