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MEA Symposium Gives Veterans ‘Creative Therapy’ by Andrew Romey

The American Legion first reported on The Journal of Military Experience just over a year ago. At that time, the JME was confined to a single veteran cohort course at Eastern Kentucky University. Now, the JME is a part of Military Experience and the Arts and contributors from throughout the country receive the same kind of one-on-one assistance that those first contributors received in their course online. American Legion Magazine’s Andy Romey covered the first JME‘s release and he’s back to discuss the second’s release as a part of the Military Experience and the Arts Symposium.

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Notes from an Arts Conference, by Charlie Sherpa

Red Bull Rising’s Charlie Sherpa writes about the MEA Symposium in fragments, telling to story of a three day event meant to help veterans piece together stories of their own through creative expression. To read Sherpa’s reflection click on the Red Bull Rising logo below.

Healing our Heroes through Art & Expression, by Christina Finn

Christina Finn, aka “The Pillow Mom”, a woman who has led the way in sending more than 19,000 patriotic pillows to troops all over the world and one of the featured speakers at the recent MEA Symposium, reflects on her experience working with veterans in Kentucky. Click on Pillow Mom’s logo below to learn more.

Collective Voices of Hope through Writing and the Arts, by Maryann Makekau

Maryann Makekau, author and workshop leader at the recent Military Experience and the Arts Symposium, reflects upon her experiences working with the more than 100 veterans and volunteers who attended the event. Click on the image below to learn more.