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…
In 2018 we returned to Burlington’s Contois Auditorium – this year with Jon Turner emceeing the event – and Kyle Aines and Community College of Vermont ran the first Vets Town Hall in Rutland.
Local news outlets are a huge part of getting the word out about Vets Town Halls, and we’re grateful to these publications and programs! Letter to the Editor Interviews Post-event coverage Pre-event coverage
After a hiatus in 2020, Vermont’s Vets Town Halls returned with four outdoor events.
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…
On Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, community members gathered at an event where family members of veterans were invited to speak about their experiences. Everyone – veterans, family, and nonveterans – was encouraged to attend and listen. “I have often felt that the burdens of war weigh heavier upon our families back home,” says event emcee…