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EE-DAH-HOW CHAPTER, NSDAR CELEBRATES CONSTITUTION WEEK

Idaho native Shirley Law was serving with the Navy in Norfolk, Virginia, when she heard World War II had ended

Welcome Home our Vietnam Veterans and celebrate their service! 12:00 - 1:00 - Music by the 25th Army Band plus FREE resources for Veterans 1:00 - 2:00 - Formal Ceremony with keynote address by Vietnam Veteran Judith Eighmy, U.S. Navy Nurses Corps 2:00 - 4:00 - Social Gathering with food provided by @VFW Post 4000 and @American Legion Post 127

Idaho veterans will be honored for their service on National Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day on March 29 with an event in Meridian.

She is also one of five women chosen for recognition on the new Idaho Women Veterans Medallion. Julie A. Ellsworth Eighmy, now of Meridian, was a college student when she enlisted in the U.S. Navy. With Navy support, she finished her education, became a Registered Nurse, and was commissioned as an Ensign. She attended Officer Candidate School and after completing an internship in California, she was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade and given a chance to request her next duty assignment. Her “at sea” request led her to the USS Repose. Built as a hospital ship but decommissioned in...