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Fri Nov 10, 2023, 08:33 AM Nov 2023

Upper Valley students take Veterans Day field trip to VA



https://www.wcax.com/2023/11/09/upper-valley-students-take-veterans-day-field-trip-va/

Upper Valley students take Veterans Day field trip to VA

WHITE RIVER JCT., Vt. (WCAX) - For the second straight year, students in the Upper Valley learned about Veterans Day by talking directly to those who have served. And this year, they also worked up a little sweat in the process.

Veterans Day came a little bit early at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction Thursday as students from the White River School took part in a boot camp, running through an obstacle course while learning about the men and women who serve.

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A tour of a medical transport vehicle, a search and rescue dog demonstration, word searches, and thank you cards were all part of the day-long field trip.

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This is the second year the VA has hosted the students. “We are here for the veterans and this is just one way to show veterans that we care for you, not just for your health but as a community member,” said the VA’s Katherine Tang. Veterans who work at the facility helped staff the event and shared their personal stories.

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