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National News Release
8/1/2007
National Veterans Golden Age Games Set for Houston
2/6/2007
Help Hospitalized Veterans Partners with VA - Group to Co-Sponsorship National Veterans Golden Age Games
Local News Release
1/24/2007
More than 600 Veterans Expected to Register for 21st National Veterans Golden Age Games in Houston
3/2/2006
Local Release - Houston VA Selected to Host 2007 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
Local Competitors Start Training for 21st National Veterans Golden Age Games in Houston.- click here to read the news release
With flags waving, cheerleaders shaking pompoms, and victory music blasting, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) welcomed members of the “Silver Eagles” to the official 21st National Veterans Golden Age Games Kick-Off Event. The Silver Eagles, 35 members strong, is made up of U.S. military veterans from across the Houston area who will compete in a variety of sporting events at this year’s Games. William Hill, (left) who served in the U.S. Marines, and August Gonsoulin, who served in the U.S. Air Force, run through the crowd as their names were announced.
Profiles
Local Profiles
Joseph Bartholow - A Mover and Shaker in Houston.
Don Bosworth - Loses Leg, But Determined to Walk Again.
Andrew Burks - His Confidence Keeps Competition Strong.
Jim Dyess -Swims Again with Unique Prosthetic Swim Legs.
Bilal El-Amin - Games Have Opened the Door to Healing.
August Gonsoulin - Keeping the Engine Running.
John Holt - Vietnam Veteran Reconnects with Army Buddies.
William Van Houten - Too Many Medals to Count!
Leon Robles - Even Hurricanes Don't Get in His Way.
National Profiles
Carole Atkinson - You Never Know What You Can Do Until You Try!
Clarence L. Braxton - Ex-Battalion Commander Pushing A Little Harder!
Houston Brumit - The Opportunity of a Lifetime!
Walter Evans Jr. - Competing is a Dream Come True.
Roy Gantt - Korean War Combat Hero "Lives"
Bernard Gibson - Former Senior Olympian Goes for the Gold!
Marie Halcomb - Games Get Competitive Juices Flowing!
Donald Mullet - Still Competing at 91.
Melvin Williams - A Strong "A-Team" Competitor.
Charles Wynder, Sr. - An Advocate of the Games!
Media Credential
Media Credential Application
Story Ideas
2007 National Veterans Golden Age Games Story Ideas
Fact Sheet
NVGAG Fect Sheet
CO-SPONSORED BY:
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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Help Hospitalized Veterans
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Canteen Service
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