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At the time of her birth on base at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Alice Irvin's father was a U.S. Army intelligence officer in an armor battalion. He, in turn, is the son of a naval aviator who flew for his country in World War II and the Korean War. This is her first poetry contest.
Contest Won: War Poetry Contest 2008, Honorable Mention
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
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Prizes: $22,000
Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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