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Veterans Voice: Honoree is a voice for service members, veterans

Veterans Voice: Honoree is a voice for service members, veterans
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Rachael Garcia, assistant director of veteran affairs and military programs at the University of Rhode Island, has been named the 2021 Woman Veteran of the Year by the Providence VA Regional Office. Garcia was honored for her advocacy on behalf of other veterans and her volunteerism in the community. The award was presented during a virtual ceremony that was attended by more than 250 people last month.
Garcia, 35, of Warwick, is a United States Air Force veteran. Her three years of military service include both foreign and domestic operations. She provided support during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and was a member of the Air Force Security Forces in Iraq the following year. ....

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Learning center's teen apprentices build 'tiny houses' for veterans

The Center for Dynamic Learning has been helping at-risk youth build self-confidence, find purpose and passion with its hands-on, student-centered curriculum based in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and manufacturing.
It’s an alternative approach to traditional classroom learning that helps keep kids engaged, gives them experience and gets them prepared for jobs in high-demand industries.
Children from kindergarten through grade 12 are served through the nonprofit organization that focuses on collaboration, critical thinking and career preparation. Fifteen different experiential learning programs are taking place through the Center for Dynamic Learning, and one initiative in particular is designed to make a profound impact on the lives of some special veterans in the community. ....

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