Wilma Vaught is the President of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation.

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"It sort of struck me as funny, " said Vaught, 40, who works as a designer in Atlanta.

CNN: Skateboarding passion fuels unique art exhibit

James Vaught, a retired lieutenant general who helped create the Army's elite Delta Force, disapproves of the SEALs' participation.

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Vaught said the crowds coming to see the exhibit are from "all different walks of life, " a reflection of the inclusive nature of the sport.

CNN: Skateboarding passion fuels unique art exhibit

The conversation gave Vaught an idea: to create an art exhibit featuring more than 200 skateboard "decks" -- the board where the artwork is applied -- from eight artists.

CNN: Skateboarding passion fuels unique art exhibit

Atlanta (CNN) -- Todd Vaught has been skateboarding since he was 10 years old, yet he was caught off-guard by a question from the much younger salesman at his local skateboard shop.

CNN: Skateboarding passion fuels unique art exhibit

You have to thank General Wilma Vaught.

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