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Learn How To Help The Library Of Congress HonorThe Veterans, Living Or Deceased, For...Veterans DayNationwide Campaign to Collect Stories from the Men & Women Who Served their Country with Monica Mohindra of the Veterans History Project When we think of U.S. military veterans, we often imagine those who saw combat overseas, but just as relevant and heroic are those who served in other capacities, including Uniformed Public Health Officers and those who were deployed to respond during a natural disaster or public health crisis. The Commissioned Corp of the U.S. Public Health Service is one of eight uniformed services. Founded more than 200 years ago, its members play a critical role in protecting our nation’s health in all 50 states and overseas. Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project, joins Mark Alyn to discuss how the VHP is actively seeking stories from these veterans with oral history interviews, original photographs, letters and other corresondence to be archived and made accessible