Warriors: A Semper Fi Odyssey
More United States troops have died from suicide than have been killed in Afghanistan since 2001. Of those who have survived, many have suffered physical and mental injuries. These wounds have left some unable to visualize where they fit in at home. Produced by Vietnam Veteran Chris Moore,Warriors: A Semper Fi Odyssey takes you to a Western Pennsylvania retreat where returning veterans can rebuild their confidence. The event also helps veterans translate the leadership and managerial talents they developed while serving into useful skills they can list on resumes and discuss in job interviews. You’ll also meet the team at UPMC who is responsible for the leading-edge research being conducted on mapping traumatic brain Injury.
Warriors: A Semper Fi Odyssey aired on May 21, 2015.
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