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June at the Museum
Transition Talks: Sophie Hilaire
Take a look behind the scenes of The Twenty-Year War: Our Next Greatest Generation. Hear from Sophie Hilaire, a U.S. Army Veteran, on her challenges and triumphs transitioning from active duty.
Vetrepreneur Spotlight
Battle Brothers Shaving Company
Battle Brothers Shaving Co. is a company made for warriors, by warriors. It was born out of brotherhood, service and self-sacrifice. Justin Locke, our Business Development Manager, sat down with founder and U.S. Army Veteran Andrew Weiss for this month’s Vetrepreneur Spotlight.
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NVMM Reads
“Never Call Me a Hero”
The last surviving dive-bomber from the Battle of Midway, Kleiss was compelled to tell his story in honor of his comrades. A majority of Kleiss’ memoir is focused his experience aboard the USS Enterprise, the Battle of Midway and his fellow dive-bombers of the Scouting Squadron.
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Staff Spotlight: Samantha Fouts
Each month, the Museum invites you to get to know the staff supporting our pillars to Honor, Connect, Inspire and Educate. Meet Sam, our Exhibitions Associate.
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NVMM Reads
“The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States”
In her children’s book, “The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States,” Alliah L. Agostini shares the history of Juneteenth in an effort to spread awareness of this impactful date.
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This Month in History
PAST EVENTS THIS MONTH
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RALLY POINT
Find Your Tribe: Navigating PTSD and Moral Injuries
Our special guest in June is active-duty, U.S. Marine Corps Major Tom Schueman, founder of Patrol Base (PB) Abbate. He will share how PB Abbate provides Veterans a safe space to recalibrate inside the wire and community to thrive outside the wire. You will learn how to develop your sense of self-awareness, assess moral injuries and start the process of securing your left and right flanks through community.