For Release
Feb. 8, 2005

 Friday's Citadel dress parade to honor veterans

           U.S. Congressman Steve Buyer will help The Citadel honor
veterans at Friday's military dress parade.

           Buyer is a 1980 graduate of The Citadel. He was recently named chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Buyer has been a member of the committee since he was first elected to Congress 12 years ago. Most recently, he has chaired the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

           Parade begins at 3:45 p.m. on Summerall Field. It is free and open to the public. All veterans are invited.

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