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Kill Or Be Killed
September 24, 2021
Soldiers are trained to kill the enemy, but in reality, the impact of this can be formidable. When Lieut. Col. (Ret.) Bruce Black made his first drone strike, he stepped outside the box and threw up. In basic training recruits are trained to fire on command at human cut-outs, but can a person really be prepared to take a life and, if so, how does one not have remorse? Veterans share their stories.
Full Episodes
Episode 1: The Crossing
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There is a very stark line between before boot camp and after boot camp.
Episode 2: The Mission
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Military life shapes service men and women in profound, unexpected ways.
Episode 3: The Return
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For many Veterans, the road back to civilian life is full of uncertainty.
Episode 4: The Reckoning
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How can Veterans and civilians find common ground, and move America forward together.
Clips & Previews
American Veteran Promo
October 12, 2021
AMERICAN VETERAN traces the veteran experience across the arc of American history.
Episode 3: The Return: Preview
September 28, 2021
For many Veterans, the road back to civilian life is full of uncertainty.
Episode 4: The Reckoning: Preview
September 27, 2021
How can Veterans and civilians find common ground, and move America forward together.
Episode 2: The Mission: Preview
September 27, 2021
Military life shapes service men and women in profound, unexpected ways.
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: A Survivor’s Story
September 24, 2021
An Army Veteran opens up about the injustices he faced under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’....
On my Own: Navigating Life After the Military
September 24, 2021
The military experience can provide a Veteran with a wealth of transferable skills.
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