Support group for female veterans and military wives starts Jan. 17 in Meeker

MEEKER | Female veterans and wives of veterans can face a different set of challenges than their male counterparts. For that reason, the Grand Junction Vet Center will begin hosting a women’s support group every other Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 17 at the Meeker V.F.W. (290 Fourth St.).
Vet Center counselor, Army veteran and current military spouse Dea Bridges will facilitate the group.
“Female military and veterans have a special connection,” Bridges said.…