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Service, Integrity, and the Fight for a GWOT Memorial with Milo Ventimiglia
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October 7, 2021
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54:45Now PlayingPaul sits down with his longtime friend, This Is Us star Milo Ventimiglia, to discuss their shared history supporting veterans long before it was popular in Hollywood. Ventimiglia shares stories from his USO tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, criticizing "celebrity tourism" and emphasizing the importance of genuinely connecting with service members. The conversation dives deep into the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, with Ventimiglia expressing frustration over the lack of forethought by leadership. He also passionately advocates for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial to be placed on the National Mall, detailing his direct confrontations with politicians like Senator Joe Manchin to ensure a generation of warfighters is properly honored.
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