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In 2011 President Obama signed the law repealing the U.S. military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. As the first American soldier wounded in the Iraq War and an activist for LGBT rights, Sergeant Eric Alva’s connection to these events is heroic and inspiring. Event is free and open to the public. More details at: http://go.unl.edu/s5kd