From Uniform to Unforgettable:

The Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) Spotlight is a storytelling campaign that honors the lives, service, and continued impact of minority Veterans. Through short features, photos, and first-person reflections, we'll spotlight Veterans from diverse backgrounds, eras, and branches, sharing the moments that shaped them in uniform and the legacy they're building beyond it.

Each story is a reminder that every Veteran's journey is unique, and that every Veteran deserves to be seen, heard, and remembered.

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* 1. Full Name (as you would like it displayed)

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* 3. Branch of Service

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* 4. Era of Service

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* 5. Years of Service (optional)

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* 6. Military Role or specialty (optional)

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* 7. Please share 2–3 sentences about your military service (missions, leadership, or contributions you are proud of)

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* 8. What have you been doing since leaving the military? (career, education, community service, or advocacy)

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* 9. How do you continue to serve or support your community today? (optional)

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* 10. What does military service mean to you? (1–2 sentences, optional)

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* 11. How has VA supported you after service? This may include health care, benefits, disability compensation, education, employment, memorial services, community support, or another VA resource or experience that made a difference in your life.

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* 12. To honor and recognize your service, we invite you to upload a photo of yourself.

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* 13. Race and/or Ethnicity (Select all that apply.) *This is used only to help CMV plan optional heritage/affinity-month features.

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* 14. Terms and Agreement for Utilizing Photos and Stories for CMV’s Veteran Spotlight

Purpose
The Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) aims to highlight and honor the remarkable stories and achievements of Veterans through the CMV’s Veteran Spotlight. By participating and contributing your photos and stories, you help us recognize and celebrate the diverse experiences and contributions of Veterans.

Scope of Use
By agreeing to these terms, you consent to the following:

Publication: Your photos and stories may be featured on CMV’s website, social media channels, newsletters, and other VA publications.

Editing: CMV reserves the right to edit your submission for clarity, length, and relevance while striving to retain the authenticity of your story.
Sharing: Your photos and stories may be shared with third parties for promotional purposes in a manner consistent with CMV’s mission.

Privacy Considerations

Confidentiality: Your privacy is of utmost importance. Any personal information you provide will be handled in accordance with VA's privacy policies and data protection regulations.

Sensitive Information: Please avoid submitting any content that contains sensitive personal information such as medical history, Social Security numbers, or any identifying information that you do not wish to be made public.

Rights

Non-exclusive License: By submitting your photos and stories, you grant CMV a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and publicly display the content.

Attribution: Where appropriate, CMV will attribute credit to you as the author or owner of the provided photos and stories.

Withdrawal of Consent

Right to Withdraw: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting CMV in writing. However, please note that withdrawal of consent will not affect the legality of any use based on your consent before its withdrawal.

Removal of Content: In the event of withdrawal, CMV will make reasonable efforts to remove your photos and stories from future publications. However, already published material may remain in circulation.

Legal Framework

Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United States and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising under this agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the VA’s dispute resolution policies.

Acknowledgment and Acceptance
By participating and submitting your photos and stories, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions.

Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these terms, or to withdraw your consent, please contact: vacocmv@va.gov

 
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