This Veterans Day, PBS North Carolina shares inspiring stories of courage, sacrifice and dedication. Join us for the premiere of Salute to Service, a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration with the United States Army Field Band and hosted by Jon Stewart, Friday, 11/8 at 9 PM on PBS NC.
We honor and celebrate veterans with remarkable stories of resilience and service through compelling programs like a new Independent Lens film about a survivor from "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan, Home, With Honor a documentary highlighting local Vietnam War veterans, and The Wall that Heals which shares touching tales surrounding the traveling Vietnam memorial replica. Find more on American Veteran: Keep it Close and Veterans Coming Home, streaming now on the PBS app.
Below, explore these shows and meet the veterans who contribute their remarkable talents behind the scenes at PBS North Carolina.
Join country music star Mickey Guyton for a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration honoring our nation's heroes with inspiring military stories and performances by Craig Morgan, Christian McBride, Aubrey Logan, and the U.S. Army Field Band.
Watch Salute to Service Friday, 11/8, 9 PM on PBS NC and the PBS App.
Riddled with survivor's guilt after his unit lost 17 men during "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan, Marine veteran Anthony Marquez makes it his mission to reconnect with the Gold Star families of the fallen. By carving and hand-delivering a battlefield cross for each of the families affected by loss, Anthony finds the path to heal himself.
Watch Independent Lens's "Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen," Monday, 11/11, 10 PM on PBS NC and the PBS App.
PBS North Carolina celebrates and honors the more than 720,000 veterans who call North Carolina home. Among them, some are dedicated members of our PBS North Carolina team, working behind the scenes, on the ground and high atop towers across the state.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the veterans who work for PBS North Carolina for their service and for generously sharing their talents with our diverse North Carolina communities, spanning from the coast to the mountains. Their commitment and expertise enrich our mission and the lives of those we touch.
Hear the stories of seven North Carolinians who served in the Vietnam War. 1,612 people from the state died in the conflict, including the youngest U.S. serviceman to die in the war and one of the eight women. Thousands of Vietnam veterans with post-trauma stress or other disabilities find relief at “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Watch The Wall That Heals Friday, 11/8, 10 PM on PBS NC. Streaming now on the PBS App.
This documentary explores one North Carolina's community's efforts to honor its Vietnam War veterans. The town of Garner invited “The Wall That Heals” to remember those who died in Vietnam, to honor those who went to Vietnam, and to educate people about the sacrifices made by our Vietnam War veterans.
Watch Home, With Honor Friday, 11/8, 10:30 PM on PBS NC. Streaming now on the PBS App.
Wilmington, North Carolina, proudly holds the title of the first WWII Heritage City in the U.S. During and after World War II, many cities around the world were profoundly affected by the war, and some have preserved or commemorated their wartime history as part of their cultural heritage. Wilmington's restored USO facility and historical sites, like Fort Fisher and the Battleship North Carolina, offer visitors a chance to delve into the rich history of World War II. The city's commitment to preserving this heritage is a tribute to the sacrifices made during the war and provides a unique opportunity to honor and learn from this pivotal period in American history.
Watch more from NC Weekend, streaming now on the PBS app.
These North Carolina resources provide vital support to veterans, and offer assistance with healthcare, benefits, and various services through state and federal government agencies.
American Veteran: Keep it Close explores the significance of objects that veterans carried with them or brought back home from their service. Hosted by Shain Brenden, a former medic in the US Navy who served multiple tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Marines, the series asks what these objects meant, and why they still matter today.
Watch American Veteran: Keep it Closenow online and on the PBS App.
A team of photographers, writers, and filmmakers, both veteran and civilian, crisscross the country to explore the lives of post-9/11 veterans, the divide between them and their communities, and the stereotypes that veterans and civilians hold about each other. They ask: Why does this divide exist? How does it affect communities across the country? And why does it matter?
Watch Veterans Coming Home now online and on the PBS App.
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