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Pella resident Brittny Ann Tschetter has been named a semi-finalist in Final Salute Incorporated’s Ms Veterans America competition.  

Tschetter will compete in the semifinals virtually on Saturday, and the finalists for the live event in Orlando, Florida in October will be announced in early July. The purpose of the competition is to provide awareness and assistance to the growing issue of homelessness among female veterans. Tschetter says that in addition to raising awareness and providing assistance, the event helps showcase female veterans beyond just their service in the military. 

“As women veterans, we’re so much more when we take off the uniform and I think that’s what they’re trying to show is that we are capable of doing so many things. We are our best advocates for these women veterans because we know them, it’s that special bond that we go back to, so what better people to advocate for these women than women veterans that share such a bond.”

Hear more about the Ms Veterans America competition from Brittny Ann Tschetter on the special edition Spirit of America news magazines today at 9 am, 2pm, and 6 pm on KNIA/KRLS.