Events

From Oct. 7, 2001 to Aug. 30, 2021, the U.S. was engaged in its longest conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq. Both wars changed our country forever. For our military members, there were immediate casualties, with over 7,000 deaths, but more shocking were the 30,000 suicides of post-9/11 veterans following their service. In this panel, we will hear from those who served in these conflicts. What did they experience in the military, why did they join, what has their transition to civilian life been like, and what are their hopes for the future?