Hundreds of veterans from across Texas gathered at Shady Rest Ranch in Freer for a two-day event, Oct. 28 and 29th, that combines deer hunting, fellowship and faith through the annual Venison for Veterans event.

The event, organized by Field of Dreams Christian Ministries, has been touching veterans' lives for 30 years. The ministry's founders started the program to honor veterans in their

family. Veterans find fellowship and faith at Texas hunting event

"This feels like a family reunion more than anything," said Anthony Drogos, a Navy and Army veteran who has attended the event for 10 years after learning about it from a fellow soldier.

For Drogos, who served two tours in Iraq, the event offers more than just hunting and free venison. The event also includes church services and praye

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