“Golden Age” vets competing in Alabama
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More than 700 military veterans, including 40 who served in World War II, are competing in the 23rd National Veterans Golden Age Games, being held in Birmingham, Al.
The games, open to vets who are 55 or older and receive care from VA hospitals, give participants a chance to compete in ambulatory, visually-impaired and wheelchair divisions, according to their ages. Events include swimming, bicycling, bowling, croquet, air rifle, golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, discus and shot-put.
“The Golden Age Games continue to grow every year, and the athletes who participate are testimony that the spirit of competition, camaraderie and commitment to an actively invigorating lifestyle,” Marilyn Iverson, director of the Veterans Canteen Service, said in a VA press release. “This spirit not only helps to prevent illness, it strengthens the hearts and rejuvenates the soul.”
Te read more about the games and see a video of the competition, click this link at the VA website.
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on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at 3:33 pm by Rich Liebson. 
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