Part of a national, cross-platform public media initiative, these short documentary episodes follow Wisconsin's post-9/11 veterans navigating the challenges of returning home. From battling invisible wounds to finding community and purpose, each story bridges the military-civilian divide and reveals veterans as assets to their communities.
Wisconsin Veterans Coming Home is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
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OIF Army veteran Yvette talks about continuing to serve as a civilian. (4m 47s)
Veterans Coming Home: Warrior Expeditions
Two veterans process their wartime experiences while they hike Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail. (6m 57s)
Veterans Coming Home: The Veteran Village
Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin provides homes and community for homeless veterans. (5m 48s)
Veterans Coming Home: Patriot K9 Partners
Patriot K9 Partners trains veterans and their shelter dogs to address the effects of PTSD. (6m 2s)
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Caution: emotional content. OIF Marine Brandon tells of finding his way at home. (4m 28s)
Veterans Coming Home: Matthew Hefti
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Returned veteran and author finds meaningful ways to continue his service to others. (6m 1s)
Veterans Coming Home: Not Everyone Who Comes Home is Home
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An animated depiction of a recurring dream as described by Marine Tyler Pozolinski. (4m 6s)
Veterans Coming Home: Guitars For Vets
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A civilian and a veteran team up to help other veterans cope with PTSD. (5m 18s)
Veterans Coming Home: Feast of Crispian
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Innovative program uses Shakespeare to help veterans deal with the aftermath of war. (7m 11s)
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Master Sergeant Danny talks about defeating the demons that follow soldiers home from war. (3m 50s)
Veterans Coming Home: Jennifer
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National Guard veteran and therapist Jennifer confronts military sexual trauma. (5m 26s)
Veterans Coming Home: See Me For Who I Am
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An innovative class at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point helps returning veterans. (5m 1s)
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OIF veteran and veterans counselor David describes the struggle of coming home. (4m 12s)
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OIF and OEF veteran Steve talks about the difficult transition to civilian life. (5m 9s)
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Wisconsin Veterans Coming Home is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin