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(TV-MA) America's funniest vets are serious about service

A team of photographers, writers, and filmmakers--both veteran and civilian--are crisscrossing the country to explore the lives of post-9/11 veterans, the divide between them and their communities, and the stereotypes that veterans and civilians hold about each other. Why does this divide exist? How does it affect communities across the country? And why does it matter?

Season 1 Episode 3 | 6m 50s | CC

The Armed Services Arts Partnership’s (ASAP) Comedy Bootcamp in Norfolk, Virginia, is a comedy writing and performing class for veterans, servicemembers, and military family members. We meet several veteran comedians and follow Isaura Ramirez, an Army veteran, who speaks about how comedy has helped her tell her story. This video contains sensitive language. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Veterans Coming Home is a project by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Kindling Group, and Wisconsin Public Television. This video was made with help from We Are the Mighty, Armed Services Arts Partnership, and WHRO in Norfolk, Virginia.

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