Amanda Thompson (Best Defense Foundation): The Healing Power of Battlefield Return

Join guest Amanda Thompson, the executive director of the Best Defense Foundation, who discusses the organization's mission to honor veterans through innovative programs including their landmark Battlefield Return program. The conversation covers the logistics of bringing veterans to significant historical sites, the importance of personal stories in understanding history, and the role of technology in engaging younger generations. Amanda shares her personal journey and the emotional weight of her work, highlighting the need to recognize every veteran's contribution, including those of women during wartime. The discussion also touches on future plans for the foundation and the ongoing challenges in commemoration.