American Veteran
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: A Survivor’s Story

Objects That Matter: The Vietnam Vets Memorial Collection
Army Veteran Duery Felton, Jr., is instrumental in curating a very important collection.
Army Veteran Duery Felton, Jr., is instrumental in curating a very important collection.

‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: A Survivor’s Story
Brandon Anderson served in the army from 2003 to 2008, when the policy was ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ His fiancé at the time was his best male friend, so he was living a double life. When tragedy fell, and his partner was the victim of police violence, Brendan
Brandon Anderson served in the army from 2003 to 2008, when the policy was ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ His fiancé at the time was his best male friend, so he was living a double life. When tragedy fell, and his partner was the victim of police violence, Brendan

Telling Our Story
How do we bridge the gap between military and non-military?
How do we bridge the gap between military and non-military?

Finding a Purpose After Military Service
Marine Corps Veteran Jake Wood had trouble finding direction after his military service.
Marine Corps Veteran Jake Wood had trouble finding direction after his military service.

On my Own: Navigating Life After the Military
The military experience can provide a Veteran with a wealth of transferable skills.
The military experience can provide a Veteran with a wealth of transferable skills.

A Different Language
Talking about military service with non-military friends and family is not always easy.
Talking about military service with non-military friends and family is not always easy.

Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Military
Anuradha Bhagwati is changing the conversation about sexual harassment in the military.
Anuradha Bhagwati is changing the conversation about sexual harassment in the military.

POW Shoshana Johnson’s Story
The first Black female POW in U.S. military history, Shoshana Johnson, shares her story.
The first Black female POW in U.S. military history, Shoshana Johnson, shares her story.

Kill Or Be Killed
Soldiers are trained to kill, but in reality, the impact of this can be formidable.
Soldiers are trained to kill, but in reality, the impact of this can be formidable.

From Soldier to Civilian: Without a Manual
For most veterans, returning to their old lives as civilians isn’t easy.
For most veterans, returning to their old lives as civilians isn’t easy.

Women in War
Three Veterans share how being female shaped their military stories.
Three Veterans share how being female shaped their military stories.

In the Heat of Battle
What’s it like to be in combat? Veterans describe their experiences.
What’s it like to be in combat? Veterans describe their experiences.

Basic Training: Overcoming the Odds
How do you overcome personal challenges, when up against the extreme trials of Boot Camp?
How do you overcome personal challenges, when up against the extreme trials of Boot Camp?

Basic Training: We’re in This Together
Kinship and cooperation can be the key to success in boot camp.
Kinship and cooperation can be the key to success in boot camp.

Basic Training: Surviving Boot Camp
In boot camp, If you want to stand out, you better excel… or expect a lot of pain.
In boot camp, If you want to stand out, you better excel… or expect a lot of pain.