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American Veteran: Keep It Close

What a Small Gift From a Civilian Means to This Army Veteran

An Army officer reflects on her military career and learning to look beyond differences.

10/05/2021

FromDigital Studios

American Veteran: Keep It Close

What a Small Gift From a Civilian Means to This Army Veteran

Episode 3 | 5m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

An Army officer reflects on her military career and learning to look beyond differences.

Clara Driscoll was an Army officer for more than two decades. In Kosovo early in her career she met an Albanian woman who gave her a vial of lip gloss, a gesture of kindness Clara has never forgotten. Later, in Afghanistan, she wore an abaya as a sign of respect for the local population. Clara’s service taught her about the importance of seeking human connections and looking beyond differences.

10/05/2021

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American Veteran: Keep It Close

What a Small Gift From a Civilian Means to This Army Veteran

Episode 3 | 5m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

Clara Driscoll was an Army officer for more than two decades. In Kosovo early in her career she met an Albanian woman who gave her a vial of lip gloss, a gesture of kindness Clara has never forgotten. Later, in Afghanistan, she wore an abaya as a sign of respect for the local population. Clara’s service taught her about the importance of seeking human connections and looking beyond differences.

10/05/2021

FromDigital Studios

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