Indiana Veterans Hall of Fame calls for 2016 nominations

The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame (IMVHOF) is calling for nominations for its third class of veteran honorees.

The not-for-profit organization honors Hoosier veterans for service during and after active duty. To date, the IMVHOF has recognized 34 men and women for their outstanding military and civilian service.

Up to 15 veterans will be honored for military service achievements and/or community contributions. To be eligible, a nominee must meet any one of these criteria:

* Born in Indiana.

* Entered military service in Indiana.

* Lived in Indiana for a minimum of eight years.

All branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, all ages, living or deceased, and males and females will be considered equally. The induction ceremony will take place on Nov. 4, at the garrison at Ft. Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence.

The complete nomination packet and criteria can be found at imvhof.com. Nominations will be accepted through end of day Aug. 1.

Tax-deductible donations can be made via check or money order made payable to IMVHOF and sent to IMVHOF, P.O. Box 269098, Indianapolis, IN 46226. Online donations can also be made at www.imvhof.com.