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You Didn't Cry in Front of Patients

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Special | 3m 24s | Donna, a nurse in Vietnam during the war, talks about her experiences in-country. (3m 24s)

Women Serving in World War II

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Special | 5m 16s | Meet two veterans of World War II and learn what is was like for these women to serve. (5m 16s)

What Happens After Families Are Reunited?

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Special | 1m 38s | After a military deployment some say the real work is just beginning. (1m 38s)

Wendell's Perspective

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Special | 1m 28s | Wendell Affield explains why talking about war is important. (1m 28s)

Welcome Home

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Special | 27m 50s | Vietnam Veterans react to the opening of the National Vietnam War Memorial in D.C. (27m 50s)

"We Gotta Get Out of This Place"

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Special | 2m 7s | Authors of "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" discuss music of the Vietnam era. (2m 7s)

We All Carry the War With Us

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Special | 7m 46s | Kevin Kling shares his story of how the war in southeast Asia is still all around us. (7m 46s)

Veteran Status is in Question

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Special | 1m 34s | Learn how Hmong soldiers feel about not being considered U.S. Veterans. (1m 34s)

Valerie Barber's Story

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Special | 2m | The first woman to finish mechanic school in the the Marine Corps shares her story. (2m)

Tom's Perspective

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Special | 2m 18s | The family of Tom Tuccitto share the tapes he sent from Vietnam back home to St. Paul. (2m 18s)

Thriving Through Continued Service

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Special | 3m 8s | The Mission Continues helps veterans find their place in community as a civilian. (3m 8s)

This Veteran Finds Value in Sharing

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Special | 3m 39s | Ray Wilson finds great value in sharing his story of service with a civilian audience. (3m 39s)

Teaching Lessons Learned in the Army

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Special | 1m | Brian, a West Point grad, rediscovered his passion for leadership by becoming a teacher. (1m)

She's Been There, Now She's Here to Help

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Special | 1m | Kim finds she can continue to serve through helping local veterans find stable housing. (1m)

Sharing His Story with Those Who Listen

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Special | 2m 58s | A Vietnam veteran shares the impact he has felt by being able to talk about the war. (2m 58s)

Ron's Perspective

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Special | 1m 33s | Ron Mackedanz shares his experience coming home to Minnesota from Vietnam. (1m 33s)

Reflections at The Wall That Heals

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Special | 2m 48s | Two veterans reflect upon what the seeing names on the Vietnam War Memorial means to them. (2m 48s)

Recognizing Hmong Soldiers

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Special | 3m 57s | Over 40 years later debate over how to recognize Hmong soldiers continues. (3m 57s)

Raising a Flag

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Special | 2m | Arthur Owen shares a story on the power and responsibility behind raising the flag. (2m)

The Power of Music and Volunteering

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Special | 5m 20s | See how two volunteers change a veteran's life with the gift of music. (5m 20s)

Piece of My Heart

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Special | 5m 48s | We Gotta Get Out of This Place: Concert Experience at Twin Cities PBS. (5m 48s)

One Families Service

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Special | 1m 40s | A family talks about what they go through during their soldier's deployments. (1m 40s)

Once Homeless, Now an Advocate

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Special | 6m 33s | Doran Hocker, once homeless, is honored by Michelle Obama and now helps other Veterans. (6m 33s)

On-air and On-message

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Special | 1m | Tom uses a radio show to continue serving the veteran community he is proudly a part of. (1m)

The Old Glory Relay

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Special | 1m 1s | Dru is a part of a team responsible for getting one flag from Seattle to Tampa Bay. (1m 1s)

A Network of Caring People

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Special | 1m | Emily knows wherever she moves she’s able to meet like-minded veterans and civilians. (1m)

MN Remembers Vietnam: Perspectives

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Special | 2m 34s | Learn from a handful of people with first hand experiences with the Vietnam War. (2m 34s)

Mick's Perspective

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Special | 1m 12s | Mick Aguirre shares a story of how he was sent to Vietnam. (1m 12s)

Michael's Perspective

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Special | 1m 16s | Michael Maurer describes the loss associated with the names on the Vietnam War Memorial. (1m 16s)

The Loneliness of a Deployment

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Special | 2m 58s | Suzi, the wife of a deployed soldier, talks about being with her husband for a year. (2m 58s)

Living Through the Secret War

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Special | 4m 56s | Lee Pao Xiong shares his early life experiences of living in Laos during the Secret War. (4m 56s)

Living a Life of Service

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Special | 1m 1s | She’s never served in the military but she aims to live a life of service. (1m 1s)

A Life Changing Experience

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Special | 4m 16s | Mary Beth Crowley’s time in Vietnam changed her life forever. (4m 16s)

Learning from Veterans

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Special | 3m 49s | Team RWB offers opportunities for veterans and civilians to learn from each other. (3m 49s)

Leadership Opportunities Abound

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Special | 2m 4s | Team RWB provides leadership opportunities for its veteran and civilian members. (2m 4s)

Ken Sholes and His Service History

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Special | 4m 14s | Ken Sholes worked to repeal the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy. (4m 14s)

Ken Plant's Invisible Wounds

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Special | 6m | Ken Plant shares his story of how he is working to heal invisible wounds. (6m)

Kang Vang and His Father's Story

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Special | 4m 10s | Kang Vang explores the role his father played in America’s secret war. (4m 10s)

Jon's Perspective

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Special | 1m 22s | Jon Hovde shares his story of being wounded in Vietnam. (1m 22s)

Her Mission Continues

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Special | 1m | Volunteering provided Liz a way to feel like she was a part of something bigger than her. (1m)

Helping Vets Find Their 'True North'

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Special | 1m | Marty is a Veteran Service Officer. He is able to ensure veterans are on the right path. (1m)

Helping Veterans With Their Benefits

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Special | 1m 2s | Miguel continues to serve through helping veterans find guidance at their university. (1m 2s)

Helping Children Understand Service

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Special | 1m 2s | Rich volunteers with the Youth & Family Camp at Camp Ripley to serve the veteran community (1m 2s)

Helping a Veteran Re-connect

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Special | 1m 1s | Learn how one organization has helped Dru feel a part of his new community. (1m 1s)

Healthier in Mind, Body and Spirit

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Special | 1m 1s | Dru is using his involvement with Team RWB to become healthier in mind, body and spirit. (1m 1s)

General Vang Pao and the CIA

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Special | 3m 16s | General Vang Pao worked with the U.S. CIA to lead the Secret War. (3m 16s)

Fulfilled Through Volunteering

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Special | 1m | Carmelo wasn’t finding what he needed in his office job, so he began volunteering. (1m)

For What It's Worth

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Special | 3m 2s | The classic Vietnam protest song, For What It's Worth, is performed live at TPT. (3m 2s)

The First Hmong Nurse

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Special | 2m 52s | Chao Thao was the first Hmong nurse trained as a medic during the Vietnam War. (2m 52s)

Finding His Tribe

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Special | 3m 49s | After falling on hard times Roland Peckham found a framework of support with Team RWB. (3m 49s)

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