Dan Vallone, a veteran who served in Afghanistan, writes, “We forge new narratives by challenging what we think we know about the war, not with facts, dates, and figures, but with stories: of hardship and lost friends; of triumphs small and profound; and of pride, confusion, anger, and alienation. We can begin by holding town halls where veterans and nonveterans share their stories and memories. The initiative Vets Town Hall has templates for how to run such community conversations that are easily adapted for use across the country this fall, with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and Veterans Day providing fitting moments for dialogue.”

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