Next Tuesday USD Law Student Joel Arends will be speaking on the NSU campus about his experience in Iraq. The public is invited. There is no charge, but if you want to contribute to the Jon Schaff "I Need To Fix My Windshield" Fund, I do accept cash. Here is the press release:
Iraq war vet and bronze star recipient to speak at NSU
Aberdeen, sd, March 28, 2006: Joel Arends, a former Army Infantry Platoon Leader and recipient of the Bronze Star, presents a first hand boots-on-the-ground account of the fight to defend freedom and keeping the peace in Iraq through a speech entitled: Where the River Bends: How the Next Greatest Generation is Defending Liberty and Freedom on the campus of the Northern State University Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Thunder’s Lair in the Student Center.
Arends graduated from the University of South Dakota and went on to become an Infantry officer and paratrooper. While attending law school at the University of South Dakota, Joel was called to active duty in support of the Global War on Terror. From late 2003 through early 2005, as an Infantry Platoon Leader, he fought in Iraq with the 1st Calvary Division. Joel was awarded several decorations for bravery, including the Bronze Star, which is the military’s 4th highest award for heroism and valorous action in combat, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. After serving two tours on active duty in the Global War on Terror, including 13 months in Iraq, he rejoined the United States Army Reserve and is currently attending the USD School of Law.
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