Vermontitude interview with Dr. Bob Tortolani
In this Vermontitude video webcast, host Peter “Fish” Case chats with guest Dr. Bob Tortolani about the Vets Town Hall at the American Legion Brattleboro Post 5. Watch this ten-minute interview here.
		In this Vermontitude video webcast, host Peter “Fish” Case chats with guest Dr. Bob Tortolani about the Vets Town Hall at the American Legion Brattleboro Post 5. Watch this ten-minute interview here.
			Six Vets Town Halls took place throughout the year – twice as many as in 2022 – including first events in South Burlington (in the spring), Bradford, Brattleboro, and South Royalton; our fifth year in Rutland, and our sixth year in Colchester/Burlington. Thank you to these publications for helping to get the word out! 2023’s…
			Vermont Edition’s Mikaela Lefrak interviewed Vietnam veterans Maureen Dwyer and Perry Melvin on Veterans Day 2024. This episode focuses on Dwyer’s and Melvin’s experiences in Vietnam, and Maureen also shares her experiences speaking at Vets Town Halls. Towards the end of the episode, Vets Town Hall emcee and board member Jon Turner discusses our programming….
			Sebastian Junger, bestselling author and co-director of the Afghanistan war documentary “Restrepo,” has launched a nonprofit organization — registered in Vermont — that aims to connect veterans and non-veterans through community events. The organization, called Vets Town Hall, will provide resources for any person or organization who wants to host a gathering where attendees can…
			Colchester, VT– Veterans and families of veterans gathered on St. Michael’s campus at the ‘Family Vets Town Hall’ where attendees shared their experiences. Veterans typically share stories at the town hall events, but Sunday was the first day that family members of veterans were invited to speak as well. Read more.
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			Vermont’s first-ever Vets Town Hall took place in Contois Auditorium in Burlington in November of 2017.