Vet TV: Shows by Vets for Vets
Vet TV: Shows by Vets for Vets
For many veterans coming home means struggling to connect with life as a civilian.
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WMAâ2 NEWS'EDDIE KADHIM WENT BEHIND THESCENES OF VET TV TO SHOW UTHE HEART BEHIND THE HUMOR.VET Tv is a streaming servicemade by veterans for thmilitary community.
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