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Finding Your Roots: War Stories
Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain explore the military service of their families.
For Country: First in, Last Out
Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment (4-31 IN) were “first in and last out” in Afghanistan fighting the Global War on Terror. They recount their service and sacrifice during America’s longest war.
From Honor to Medal: The Story of Garlin M. Conner
Learn about Lt. Garlin Conner, whose exploits in WWII made him among the most decorated soldiers in American history, and the Kentucky community that refused to let him be forgotten.
A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversation
A look at America’s founding and how the ideas and values articulated 250 years ago remain relevant to conversations about governance today.
Salute to Service 2026: A Veterans Day Celebration
This special is a musical celebration of our nation’s heroes, past and present. As in the past three specials, producers aim to break the mold of traditional concert broadcasts by interweaving vignettes with pre-recorded performances to create a compelling narrative.
Walk with Frank
A 70-year-old Vietnam War veteran walks across New York state to confront his demons while also helping other survivors of PTSD.
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Kentucky Life: Veterans Day Salute
Doug Flynn visits Corbin and Versailles to meet with two organizations that serve veterans, and more.
Kentucky Life: Veterans Day Salute
USA Cares supports military families in need; Beattyville’s Three Forks Historical Center and the Lee County Memorial Wall; and the Canine Assisted Therapy program helps veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
Kentucky Veterans of The Vietnam War: In Their Own Words
In this KET production, Kentucky veterans tell their personal stories of their time in Vietnam. Narrated by Nick Clooney.
Kentucky WWII Veterans: In Their Own Words
In this KET production from 2007, Kentucky veterans recount their combat experiences.
Legends of the Sky: The Liberty Plane
When the US entered WWI, its Army Air Service lacked a combat-ready aircraft which prompted a search for an aircraft suitable for production at home and combat operations abroad. This documentary from Bowling Green filmmakers tells the story behind The Liberty Plane.
Songwriting with Soldiers
Professional artists work with veterans to tell their stories of war and the return home through song. This concert special celebrates music’s power to heal and bring diverse people together.
USO – For the Troops: Preparing for Takeoff
Though the USO was founded by FDR just before the beginning of WWII, its mission in the present remains the same. The organization brings a bit of home to our armed forces wherever they are stationed. Prior to takeoff, this year’s USO tour crew prepares to visit seven countries in eight days.
KET Forum discusses veterans’ issues
Hosted by Chip Polston and recorded in November 2023 before a studio audience, this special town hall-style conversation featured a panel of military and state officials, as well as service providers, who discussed issues related to today’s veterans. Topics included veterans’ mental health, the status of a new VA hospital under construction in Louisville, reintegration into the civilian workforce, housing challenges, accessing veterans’ benefits and more.
Resources from Supporting Kentucky Veterans: A KET Forum
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Songs of service
Aubrey Logan performs “How High the Moon”
Jazz vocalist and trombonist Aubrey Logan joins the US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors in a performance of “How High The Moon”.
Christian McBride and Sgt. 1st Class Hamilton Price perform “Centerpiece”
McBride and Price team up to perform “Centerpiece.”
Craig Morgan performs “That’s What I Love About Sunday”
Legendary Country Music singer Craig Morgan performs “That’s What I Love About Sunday” with the US Army Field Band’s Six String Soldiers.
Craig Morgan performs “Soldier”
Craig Morgan looks back on his storied career as a US Army Soldier and performs “Soldier” with the US Army Field Band’s Six String Soldiers
The US Army Field Band’s Soldier’s Chorus performs “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
Colonel Danielle Ngo recounts her Army experiences and thanks veterans at the Vietnam War Memorial as the US Army Field Band’s Soldier’s Chorus sings.
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American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute
Experience this live theatrical event, created and narrated by historian John Monsky, that brings America’s World War I story to life through a dynamic fusion of breathtaking music, powerful storytelling and unforgettable characters.
Corpsman! Pearl Harbor
Harry Chandler arrived at Pearl Harbor in September 1941, serving as a United States Navy Corpsman. He believed his time in Hawaii would be paradise, a stark contrast to the cold winters of New England. On December 7, 1941, Harry’s world was shaken by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the island of Oahu. On that “Day of Infamy,” Harry’s duty became saving lives and retrieving charred bodies.
The Last 600 Meters
Hear the stories of the Battle of Najaf and the Battle of Fallujah from those who fought there during the Iraq War. For reading, consider Generation Kill: Devil Dogs, Iceman, Captain America and the New Face of American War by Evan Wright, a reporter who was embedded with the Marines during the war.
Salute to Service 2025: A Veterans Day Celebration
Country music legend Trace Adkins joins the U.S. Army Field Band to host an evening of special honors to our nation’s veterans, with inspiring musical performances by opera superstar Angel Blue, acclaimed jazz vocalist Kurt Browning and Trace Adkins himself.
Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale
The story of the remarkable achievements of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the segregated all-female Women’s Army Corps deployed overseas during WWII. Tasked with organizing a huge backlog of undelivered mail intended for U.S. soldiers, the women, nicknamed the “Six Triple Eight,” worked tirelessly in challenging conditions to ensure that millions of letters reached the frontlines.