The Highground Veterans Park

The Highground Veterans Park is offering two female veterans retreats free of charge June 16-18 and June 22-25. Presenter will be Sarah Blum (Vietnam Veteran nurse, author, PTSD/MST advocate; www.womenunderfire.net). The first retreat will include workshops and activities for female veterans to help manage PTSD and MST while enjoying nature and the camaraderie of other female veterans.

provides all materials needed except the ta-ble, chair, salt, and salt shaker. Participating businesses rope off or clearly indicate that their table display or Honor Chair is for display only. Each Missing Man table or Honor Chair is displayed for the month of November.

Thanks to Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The second is a first-ever hiking and camping retreat on Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail. Spending time in nature is one of the most effective and achievable ways to help heal and manage PTSD and to reach goals of better mental health. The group will be hiking 5–8 miles daily on the rolling terrain. Major funding for both female veterans retreats has been received from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), the National Society of the Dames of the Court of Honor and Maureen Hornung.

To register, email Theresa at museum@thehighground.us or call 715-743-4224.

The Highground will host its 19th annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion July 15th combining Vietnam exhibits, Huey helicopter displays (a landing is planned, weather permitting) and an opportunity to meet other Vietnam Veterans.

The Highground is accepting sponsors for the Vietnam Veterans Reunion Lunch. Contact Theresa if you or your organization would like to be a sponsor.

Visit www.thehighground.us/highground-museum/ for more information.

About The Highground Veterans Memorial Park

The Highground, W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville, Wisconsin, started as the Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project in 1984. It has grown to a 155-acre park whose mission is to honor, educate and heal our Veterans, their families and all who visit. The Park includes over a dozen tributes, a museum, gift shop, pavil-ions, picnic areas and four miles of hiking trails. The private facility, which re-ceives no ongoing federal or state funding, is supported by private donations and grants. The Park is free to the public and open 24/7/365; www.thehighground.us

USS John Young DD-973 reunion

The USS John Young reunion can always be counted on for very detailed and in-teresting reunion plans. 2024 will obviously be a big one with both a meeting in New Orleans and a five-day “Back to Sea” Cruise. We’re glad to see they plan a visit to the WWII Museum!

Shared by Michael Trotta, Tarpon Springs, Florida.