The Veterans of Foreign Wars is opening a new post on the Soboba Reservation in California.
According to The Riverside Press-Enterprise, the post is the first created specifically for tribal veterans. Of the 38 charter members, 20 are Native American.
The commander of the post is Ernest Salgado Sr., a member of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. He served in World War II.
The post officially opens next Wednesday. Charter membership is open to all.
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(The Riverside Press-Enterprise 3/26)
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Veterans post to open on Soboba Reservation
Friday, March 26, 2004
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