The Happy Hour welcomes the woman behind “The Weight of Honor,” a new documentary chronicling the lives of caregivers of wounded veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. We also catch up on the latest news from Military.com, including a Veterans Day discount announcement from Target.
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This Week’s Guest: Stephanie Seldin Howard, The Weight of Honor
Stephanie is the executive producer, director and writer for the documentary, “The Weight of Honor.” This film is the first comprehensive documentary to chronicle the lives of the caregivers and families of veterans who have been catastrophically wounded in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
The film’s subjects are the spouses, parents and children who give a rare glimpse into their lives, as everyone grapples with finding a “new normal” after the devastating effects of combat-related injuries.
Filmed over 5 years, in many states, this journey reveals the thoughts and struggles of the caregivers tasked with the 24/7 care of once able-bodied and self-assured sons and husbands, but are now dependent on others.
Watch the movie, find a showing near you or request a screening on the film’s website and follow their social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
You can also request to host a screening by clicking here.
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Amy Brings the News from Military.com
This is NOT a drill – Target is offering a discount for Veterans Day
The 2018 proposed pay raise for service members is the largest since 2010
Your prescriptions are about to cost more
Jessica Tells Us What We Missed on Social Media
That feeling when you’re patiently waiting for deployment to end.
Kittens + Service Members = Adorable
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