Episode 1: Gen. H. Shelton: Becoming a Soldier

Season 2013 Episode 2001 | 56m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

The first episode, General Hugh Shelton talks about his childhood years and Army career.

The first episode of Biographical Conversations with General Hugh Shelton introduces the future military leader with a lively discussion that spans from his childhood to his early years as an Army officer.

01/06/2013 | Rating NR

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Episode 1: Gen. H. Shelton: Becoming a Soldier

Season 2013 Episode 2001 | 56m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

01/06/2013 | Rating NR

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