Kent Draper
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Kent Draper is attending Michael James Kirchner's event

Lioness Showing at UW-Milwaukee's Sandburg Hall Theater at Sandburg Hall at UW-Milwaukee

March 29, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm
In recognition of Women's History Month and Female Veterans, the Student Veteran's of America: UW-Milwaukee Chapter is hosting a showing followed by a panel discussion about being a female soldier. This event is free and open to the public. We encourage anyone who has an interest in the military or learning from combat veterans to attend this inspiring event. Dryhootch will have a table set up outside and popcorn will be provided.When: Thursday, March 29th from 6:00-9:00pmWhere: UW-Milwaukee's…See More
Mar 29
Kent Draper commented on Dusty Vollmer's event A trip to Chicago to visit the National Veterans Art Museum
"Thank-you to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 324 for helping a few people who couldn't fit this trip into their tight budget."
Mar 28
Kent Draper is attending Dusty Vollmer's event
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A trip to Chicago to visit the National Veterans Art Museum at Chicago

April 20, 2012 all day
Join us for a trip to Chicago to visit theNational Veterans Art MuseumFriday, April 20th, 2012No tickets to purchase in advance. We will take the Amtrak train that departs Milwaukee (433 E. St. Paul Ave) at 8:05am, or the Airport station at 8:15am, or Sturtevant at 8:28am.         Be at the station at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Parking is available just west of the station.From Chicago Union Station a Cab ride from 201 S. Canal Street will get us to the Museum at 1801 S. Indiana…See More
Mar 28
Tracy Lynn Brandt commented on Kent Draper's blog post Any interest in a day trip to the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago ?
"I would be very interested in trip.  I will spread the word to other Veterans I know as well. Thanks, Tracy Brandt"
Mar 19
Arthur L. Soto commented on Kent Draper's blog post Any interest in a day trip to the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago ?
"Kent,  great job and thank you for your work and all of the info, hope we get a good group to join us. Art Soto"
Mar 18
Arthur L. Soto liked Kent Draper's blog post Any interest in a day trip to the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago ?
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Kent Draper is now friends with Kathe L Gaarde and jerry zeckmeister
Mar 18
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VA Budget Request Tops $140 Billion for Veterans Programs

February 13, 2012 WASHINGTON – With more than 1 million active-duty personnel scheduled to join the ranks of America’s 22 million Veterans during the next five years, the President has proposed a $140.3 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.“As our newest Veterans return home, we must give them the care, the benefits, the job opportunities and the respect they have earned, while honoring our commitments to Veterans of previous eras,” said…See More
Feb 14
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Jan 21
Kent Draper is attending bob@dryhootch's event
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Dryhootch Warrior Spirit Run at Veterans Park

November 5, 2011 from 8am to 9:30am
Reserve your morning on Saturday November 12th at Veterans Park for the Dryhootch Warrior Spirit 5k Run to raise awareness and funds for veteran programs! REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE!See More
Sep 14, 2011
Kent Draper is now friends with Carolyn Tyler and Mike Cepress
Sep 14, 2011
Kent Draper is attending bob@dryhootch's event
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Dryhootch Brady Street One Year Anniversary Weekend at Dryhootch Brady Street

August 27, 2011 to August 28, 2011
Jul 25, 2011
Kent Draper replied to Bob Scovill's discussion What was the strangest thing you ate while serving overseas? in the group Central Wisconsin Dryhootch
"Fish tea - out in the middle of nowhere on patrol with ARVN's (Army of the Republic of Viet Nam). They threw a gernade into a stream and a handful of small fish floated up. None any bigger than an inch. They threw them in a…"
Jan 26, 2011
Kent Draper commented on Dayn Mansfield's blog post PTSD Curative Treatment
"Now you’re hitting close to home! “Efficacy” – Something that has the capacty to produce the desired results or effect. Every person with PTSD understands that concept. It’s done with drugs, alcohol, self-medicating, or…"
Nov 23, 2010

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Are you a:
Veteran
What Military Branch did you serve?
Marines
List any combat or campaigns you served in:
Vietnam 70-71 - Lima Co 3/1 USMC
List Veterans Organizations (or veteran supporting groups) You belong to, and any positions held?
VVA 324 Fund raising chareman

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Any interest in a day trip to the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago ?

Posted on March 17, 2012 at 11:30am 2 Comments

 

Current Exhibit - Featuring art by eight women veterans, Overlooked / Looked Over shines a light on the unique experiences of women during service, in war, and as veterans.

The Things We Carried - The artwork and artifacts that make-up this exhibit give you the opportunity to physically and personally experience some of the things (and weight of the things) that “grunts” carried in…

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VA Budget Request Tops $140 Billion for Veterans Programs

Posted on February 14, 2012 at 2:00pm 0 Comments

February 13, 2012

 

WASHINGTON – With more than 1 million active-duty personnel scheduled to join the ranks of America’s 22 million Veterans during the next five years, the President has proposed a $140.3 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.

“As our newest Veterans return home, we must give them the care, the benefits,…

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At 12:25am on November 7, 2009, mark flower said…
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