Assistance for War Veterans
This event was part of the George W. Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative Summit, “Empowering Our Nation’s Warriors,” held at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.
Panelists talked about ways to help veterans as they become civilians following service in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Speakers included … read more
Panelists talked about ways to help veterans as they become civilians following service in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Speakers included Jeane Case, wife of AOL co-founder Steve Case, and Joe DePinto, the CEO of 7-11, who served in the Army for five years. They described the challenges of getting resources for programs and measuring the success of those programs.
This event was part of the George W. Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative Summit, “Empowering Our Nation’s Warriors,” held at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. close
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