North Iowa Events Center saw an influx of martial soldiers from , North Iowa , and southern , Minnesota , on Saturday. In its second year, Operation Golden Hawk Stand Down served more than 500 soldiers.
Over 20 local organizations provided service, and veterans received a wide range of items to bring with them.
Board President , Peter Bieber , said the occasion was a victory.
Bieber claimed that when we first started, we initially planned to provide 50 doctors, but we ended up with nearly 200. The following season, we revised that figure higher and still had more than we had anticipated. We shot for 500 this time, and we appear to be fairly near to that figure.
Vets were given access to a meal package packed and donated by Hy-Vee and a swag case of useful products in addition to military surplus goods, clothes, and other household goods from group members.
Companies varied from enclosure aid to soldier’s appreciation groups. Services like as official, financial planning, hairstyles and others were provided free of charge.
Veteran’s Stand Down Treasurer , Angelyn Lander , says the Stand Down is a high-energy weeklong event that offers soldiers almost any assistance they may have. We spend the entire time making plans for this. We fundraise and collect things all time”, she said. ” We concentrate on what the requirements are and employ people who can assist.”
To learn more about Operation , Golden Hawk , or the , North Iowa , and Southern Minnesota Veteran’s Stand Down, visit , operationgoldenhawk .com.
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