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On my Own: Navigating Life After the Military
September 24, 2021
For some, adjusting to life after the military can be tough, especially for those who appreciated having someone tell them what to do every step of the day, every moment that they were awake. But for many, the military experience provides a tremendous amount of training and transferable skills, not to mention resilience, determination, and confidence.
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’....
Kill Or Be Killed
September 24, 2021
Soldiers are trained to kill, but in reality, the impact of this can be formidable.
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