Season 2021: American Veteran: Keep It Close
American Veteran: Keep It Close is a digital series. Each episode tells the story of a veteran and an object from deployment that holds special meaning for that veteran. This trailer introduces host Shain Brenden and provides glimpses of several episodes.
American Veteran: Keep It Close
What ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ Means to This Gay Veteran
An LGBTQ Marine thrives after Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is repealed.
What ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ Means to This Gay Veteran
American Veteran: Keep It Close
This Marine Keeps Ticking Against All Odds – Like His Watch
A Marine veteran keeps ticking against all odds, just like his watch.
This Marine Keeps Ticking Against All Odds – Like His Watch
American Veteran: Keep It Close
How A Toy Car Helps This Veteran Persevere
A toy replica of a VW beetle reminds this Army veteran she can always getaway.
How A Toy Car Helps This Veteran Persevere
American Veteran: Keep It Close
This Vet Fought for Inclusive Hair Standards in the Army
An Army lieutenant colonel struggles to make her textured hair conform to regulations.
This Vet Fought for Inclusive Hair Standards in the Army
American Veteran: Keep It Close
In Iran They Left Hostages Behind; One Veteran Kept The Maps
A failed mission motivates this Army veteran to learn from mistakes and fight for change.
In Iran They Left Hostages Behind; One Veteran Kept The Maps
American Veteran: Keep It Close
What a Stuffed Bunny Means to This Military Family
A stuffed bunny becomes a symbol of family and home for this Marine veteran.
What a Stuffed Bunny Means to This Military Family
American Veteran: Keep It Close
How Rap and a Broken Mic Help This Iraq Vet Survive
Jeff “Soldier Hard” Barillaro recorded rap to relieve stress while deployed in Iraq.
How Rap and a Broken Mic Help This Iraq Vet Survive
American Veteran: Keep It Close
What a Small Gift From a Civilian Means to This Army Veteran
An Army officer reflects on her military career and learning to look beyond differences.
What a Small Gift From a Civilian Means to This Army Veteran
American Veteran: Keep It Close
This Native American Veteran Carried a Pebble Into War
A Cheyenne-Arapaho veteran uses lessons from his ancestors to survive in Vietnam.
This Native American Veteran Carried a Pebble Into War
American Veteran: Keep It Close
The Unbreakable Bond Between a Combat Veteran and His Puppy
A combat veteran fights to bring home a rescue puppy from Syria.