Iraq Vets Share Experiences Before White House Dinner
Iraq Vets Share Experiences Before White House Dinner
By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 29, 2012 – Like the military branches they represent, the Iraq veterans who gathered here today are diverse. More than 60 troops and veterans of both sexes and a range of ages, backgrounds and experiences came together at a local hotel as they prepared to receive an honor they have all earned: the nation’s thanks for their service.
Army Sgt. Heather N. Wunderlich, who served two deployments in Iraq as a flight medic with the Nebraska National Guard, is among service members chosen to attend “A Nation’s Gratitude Dinner” hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House, Feb. 29, 2012. The dinner includes men and women in uniform from all ranks, services, states and backgrounds, representative of the many thousands of Americans who served in Iraq. The dinner is an expression of the nation’s gratitude for the achievements and sacrifices of those who served there and of the families who supported them, officials said. Courtesy photo
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