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American Veteran
Episode 2: The Mission
Season 2021
Episode 2
Military life shapes servicemen and women in profound, unexpected ways. Veterans’ stories showcase the raw impact of these experiences: A Coast Guard recruit who helped ferry soldiers on D-Day. A pilot who remotely guided bomber drones over Afghanistan. A Marine who became the first Latina general. Hosted by Senator Tammy Duckworth, Iraq War Veteran (Army) and Purple Heart recipient.
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How can Veterans and civilians find common ground, and move America forward together.
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For many Veterans, the road back to civilian life is full of uncertainty.
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There is a very stark line between before boot camp and after boot camp.