Eastern Shore Stand Down Benefitting Local Veterans

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Eastern Shore Stand Down Benefitting Local Veterans

Oct 15, 2020 | Posted by Kyleigh Beaver | Community, COVID-19 Community Stories, DelmarvaLife |

A concept created during the Vietnam War, “Stand Down” was a safe retreat for units, returning from combat. Troops could take care of personal hygiene, eat warm meals, clean uniforms, receive medical care, and find camaraderie in a safe location. We talk with Organizer of The Eastern Shore Stand Down, David Wharton, about what to expect.

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Kyleigh has worked for WBOC for a little over a year and a half. She recently joined the DelmarvaLife team. We Are...Penn State! She loves sports; go Bruins and Red Sox! Fun fact: her grandparents are Deaf and her mom is a sign language interpreter; so, she knows American Sign Language.