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American Veteran: Keep It Close
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A failed mission motivates this Army veteran to learn from mistakes and fight for change.
This Vet Fought for Inclusive Hair Standards in the Army
American Veteran: Keep it Close delves into the Veteran experience by exploring the significance of objects that veterans carried with them or brought back home from their service. Hosted by Shain Brenden, a former medic in the US Navy who served multiple tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Marines, the series asks what these objects meant, and why they still matter today.
This Vet Fought for Inclusive Hair Standards in the Army
American Veteran: Keep It Close Episode 7 | 6m 55s | CC
As a cadet at West Point Andrea Peters went to great lengths to make her textured hair conform to Army regulations and standards. The regulations prevented her from fully expressing her individuality and affected her sense of self. Andrea’s hair pick serves as a reminder that though regulations have eased over the years, there is still progress to be made.
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