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Podcast: Veterans Chronicles
Episode: Gary Sinise, Actor, Director, Veterans Advocate
Description: While not a veteran himself, actor and director Gary Sinise is now synonymous with devotion to our active duty military, our veterans, and their families.Sinise turned 18 years old shortly after the U.S. withdrawal of forces from Vietnam. However, hearing the stories of service in Vietnam from his wife's brothers instilled a deep appreciation for those who served and a desire to help them - especially those who struggled after coming home to a hostile public and had difficulty returning to civilian life.That passion grew even more after Sinise was cast as "Lieutenant Dan"...