Montel Williams and Others Meeting For Veterans New Battleground, Being Home

Montel Williams to Keynote “The New Battleground: Veterans”
Joint Event from Defense One and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America on Critical Veterans Issues

Wednesday, July 30

Soledad O’Brien’s Documentary, “The War Comes Home” to Premiere Iraq Vets Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) to Speak

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 30, 2014) – As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grapples with one of the largest scandals in its history, Defense One and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America will present "The New Battleground: Veterans."

Scheduled for next Wednesday, July 30, in Washington, the day-long event will convene lawmakers, journalists and defense industry specialists for the first of three cornerstone events focusing on critical veteran issues.

Veterans advocate and former TV host and Navy and Marine veteran Montel Williams will keynote the forum.

The program will also feature Iraq veterans Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Sen. John Walsh(D-MT), and Chairman of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep. Jeff Miller(R-FL) on how the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to adapt to the 21st century, the growing unemployment rate among veterans, and how to train and employ veterans.

Additionally, the event will serve as the Washington premiere of award-winning journalist and CEO of Starfish Media Group Soledad O'Brien's documentary, "The War Comes Home," which follows the journeys of two young men who return home and the personal battles they must face to recover from the emotional effects of war.

“The New Battleground: Veterans” will convene at 7:45 AM at the National Press Club (529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045), with registration and networking starting at 7:15 AM.
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