Today the United States is fighting a war in Afghanistan and after seven years, Operation Iraqi Freedom has come to an end. The last combat troops have left Iraq and are returning to their families and communities, and a record number of veterans are moving from the battlefield to the classroom.

To give an idea of the cost of war The Brookings Institute’s Iraq Index data shows that over 5,000 American soldiers, with over half of the casualties under the age of 25, have lost their lives. Over 30,000 soldiers have been wounded and 30% of the soldiers develop serious mental health problems within three to four months of returning home.

The FACES OF WAR speakers are soldiers or loved ones of soldiers who have served our country during times of war. The lecture series is unique because it provides a personal and candid look at how war affects our generation. The FACES OF WAR lecture is providing valuable and meaningful information and the speaker sharing their emotional and eye-opening stories and realities of their peers who have bravely served our country.

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