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Events planned are:

April 16: Starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, there will be an Idaho specific 鈥淔ield of Heroes,鈥� honoring Idahoans who have lost their lives for their country during service in Iraq and Afghanistan. This will take place on the upper Hutchinson Quadrangle.

April 17: From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hutchinson Quadrangle Amphitheater, ISU Veteran Student Services, with military support organizations from Southeastern Idaho, are coming together to provide resources, lunch and more

April 18: From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. there will be a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Suicide Awareness day. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about how people and animals can support those in our community who have post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. Companion animals from Snake River Doodles will be available to play with.

April 19: Starting at 7 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Theatre, a special viewing of 鈥�12 Strong,鈥� a 2018 Hollywood blockbuster about a special forces team that is deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11. This is an R-rated movie. There will be free popcorn and prizes.

April 20: From 4:30 p.m. on Friday to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday in the quad, Kappa Sigma Fraternity will start its 24-hour bike ride, which raises funds for Fisher House, a facility which supports veterans and their families who need extended services. There will be food and live music to kickoff this event.

April 27: From 6:30 to 11 p.m. there will be a community Military Ball in the Pond Student Union Ballroom. Tickets are $30 and include dinner, guest speaker, ceremonies honoring the United States Armed Forces, dancing and a formal photograph. Funds raised will support veteran programs at ISU.

For More information on Veteran and Military Appreciation Week, contact ISU Veteran Student Services at veterans@isu.edu or at 208-282-4245.