Women veterans tell their stories at Post 143 in Post Falls
Renel Duvall discusses obstacles women veterans experience to just be seen within the community as Maurica Nelsen listens. A group for women veterans held morning and evening sessions to see what the needs are in the community and start considering ways to engage with the community to raise visibility.
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Idaho American Legion Department Commander Dee Sasse speaks as Tzena Scarborough listens at a newly formed group for women veterans at American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls.
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POST FALLS — For a while, Maurica Nelsen got used to feeling invisible during public veteran acknowledgements.
Like a discordant note in a melody, pointing out her existence among the ranks of male veterans at gatherings caused confusion and sometimes unwanted conflict.
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