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Veteran and War Stories | November 2022

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On November 11 — Veterans Day — and throughout the month, WTVP airs programs that shine a light on the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform.  These programs are our way of telling our honored veterans, “Thank you for your service.” Pass it on.

MYANMAR CONFLICT: NO END IN SIGHT
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 8 PM

More than half a million people have been forced from their homes since the military seized power in February 2021. Young people have taken up arms to bolster the guerilla warfare of the resistance, and the army has retaliated with repeated random attacks, even against civilians.

 

  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sun, 10/16/2022 @ 10 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Mon, 10/17/2022 @ 10 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 11/01/2022 @ 8 PM

USO: FOR THE TROOPS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 8 PM

For 75 years, abroad and on the homefront, the USO (United Service Organizations) has strengthened U.S. service personnel. USO: For the Troops takes viewers behind the scenes and inside the organization, providing an eye-opening glimpse into how the USO has kept service personnel connected to country, home, family and hope.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 11/11/2022 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 11/12/2022 @ 12 AM

SONGWRITING WITH SOLDIERS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 9 PM

Celebrate a unique collaboration of professional artists working with veterans and families to tell stories of war and the return home through lyrics and songs. This concert special celebrates music with the power to heal and bring diverse people together.

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 11/11/2022 @ 9 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 11/12/2022 @ 1 AM
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INNOVATE, ACCELERATE, THRIVE:
THE AIR FORCE AT 75!
U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF MID AMERICA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 10 PM

Throughout this anniversary year, the USAF has celebrated its accomplishments while focusing on adapting and modernizing for the days ahead. The USAF Band of Mid- America’s mission has always been aligned with telling the Air Force story. This year they are connecting Americans with their Airmen, remembering heritage, honoring heroes, empowering innovators, embracing the future, celebrating diversity and strengthening relationships for AMC through the universal language of music.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 11/11/2022 @ 10 PM

 

WALK WITH FRANK
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 6 PM

A former Vietnam infantry soldier decides to celebrate his 70th birthday by walking across New York state to help other survivors of PTSD while confronting his own dark past.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 11/13/2022 @ 6 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 11/18/2022 @ 12:30 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Tue, 11/15/2022 @ 4 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Tue, 11/15/2022 @ 10 AM

P.O.W.:PASSING ON WISDOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 10 PM

Vietnam prisoners of war recall their experiences and the inspirational story of how they not only survived their imprisonment but found growth and gratitude afterward.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 11/14/2022 @ 10 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 11/16/2022 @ 4 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 11/16/2022 @ 10 AM