PRESERVING THE STORIES OF THOSE WHO SERVED DURING THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR
We will be honored to post poetry and/or prose submissions written by anyone who is currently serving, or has served, on active duty anywhere in the world since 11 September 2001, and who earned one or more of the following decorations ...
National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Iraq Campaign Medal
Submissions will also be accepted from immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings and children 18 years of age or older) of those who have served since 11 September 2001, including the immediate family members of a Servicemember who was posthumously awarded one or more of the decorations listed above.
Phase-1 of the Literary Initiative began October 1, 2007 and ended March 31, 2008. It was restricted to Minnesota residents. Phase-2 began April 1, 2008 and will last indefinitely. The Literary Initiative is open to anyone who meets the Eligibility Guidelines, regardless of the state or territory of residence.
Poetry submissions must be 625 words or LESS in length, not including the title (if any). Essays must be 1,350 words or LESS in length, not including the title (if any). Complete details are available by clicking on the links that follow.
Anyone who would like to write a message to Veterans, Servicemembers, Reservists, Army and Air National Guard troops, or their families who have served anywhere in the world since September 11, 2001 is encouraged to do so.
