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.
January 29, 2026
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February 2, 2026 1:09 a.m.
Women veterans tell their stories at Post 143 in 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.