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American Veteran: Keep It Close
This Vet Fought for Inclusive Hair Standards in the Army
An Army lieutenant colonel struggles to make her textured hair conform to regulations.
What a Small Gift From a Civilian Means to This Army Veteran
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.
What a Small Gift From a Civilian Means to This Army Veteran
American Veteran: Keep It Close Episode 3 | 5m 17s | CC
Clara Driscoll was an Army officer for more than two decades. In Kosovo early in her career she met an Albanian woman who gave her a vial of lip gloss, a gesture of kindness Clara has never forgotten. Later, in Afghanistan, she wore an abaya as a sign of respect for the local population. Clara’s service taught her about the importance of seeking human connections and looking beyond differences.
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