Workshop for Veteran's History Project

Workshop for Veteran's History Project

Workshop | This program is completed

4500 S. School Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States

Open classroom

Open to OLLI Members and Non-OLLI Members

Thursday, October 6, 2016 (one day)

9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Th

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Anita Deason, Colonel (Retired), Military & Veteran Liaison for the Office of Senator Boozman invites OLLI members and friends to participate in a workshop for the Veteran’s History Project. This national program with the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress works to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Colonel Deason explains that it is critical that we capture these stories, and hopes you will be able to attend. At the workshop you will learn about this program and receive training on how to conduct interviews with our veterans and submit these interviews to the Library of Congress. Join us as we work to honor, remember, and capture the histories of those who have served and sacrificed in support of our great nation.

  • DRAKE POLICIES
  • Please park in the third row area ONLY
  • Please do NOT go into the pilot and flight lounge areas
  • Please do NOT go outside (in the back of the building) to view the planes

In March 2015, Colonel (Retired) Anita Deason joined U.S. Senator John Boozman’s staff as the Military and Veteran Liaison. Deason served 33 years in the military rising to the rank of colonel during her final assignment as human resources officer for the Arkansas National Guard. During her career, she served in many different assignments to include training officer, personnel officer, platoon leader, executive officer, battalion commander, etc. Deason earned numerous awards and decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.