Culture

Recruits Look for a New Life in Times Square

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 5 | 6m 49s | CC

In the heart of New York City, recruiters offer a young immigrant a unique opportunity.

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VETERANS COMING HOME (VCH) is a project by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Kindling Group, and Wisconsin Public Television. This video was made with help from San Diego Public Radio (KPBS).

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