Remembering Veterans

We celebrate Veterans Day with a tribute to the USO and new documentaries remembering our men and women in uniform.

Please join Alabama Public Television in recognizing all those who have served our country in times of both war and peace. Thank you, veterans!

USO For the TroopsUSO - FOR THE TROOPS
Friday at 8:30pm
Inside the work of the USO, which provides programs, entertainment and services to American troops and their families.

 

Songwriting for SoldiersSONGWRITING WITH SOLDIERS
Friday at 9:30pm
Celebrate a unique collaborative of professional artists working with veterans and families to tell stories of war and the return home through lyrics and song. This concert special celebrates music with the power to heal and bring diverse people together.

 

SkyBlossomSKY BLOSSOM: STORIES OF THE NEXT GREATEST GENERATION
Sunday at 2:00pm
Adults and children have stepped forward to care for disabled loved ones who served in the military. An inspiring window into 5.4 million children caring for family with tough medical conditions.

 

POW: Passing on WisdomP.O.W.: PASSING ON THE WISDOM
Sunday at 3:30pm
Vietnam prisoners of war recall their experiences, including how the Naval Academy's principles of leadership and camaraderie guided them through difficult circumstances.

 

Her War, Her Story: WWIIHER WAR, HER STORY: WORLD WAR II
Sunday at 5:00pm
Explore the stories of women caught up in World War II, from the American Home Front to Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland.