The Invisible Battle Veterans Face After War

Many of America’s veterans carry wounds the rest of us cannot see.In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Curt Kolvet to discuss the invisible battles many service members continue to face long after deployment ends — including PTSD, depression, isolation, family strain, and the heartbreaking reality of veteran suicide.Lt. Col. Kolvet reflects on 23 years of military service, the pressure of leading men and women in combat, the burden placed on military families, and the moments that forced him to reconnect with his humanity and his faith. He also shares how his Christian faith sustained him through deployment, leadership, trauma, and the transition out of military life.This conversation is a reminder that service does not end when the uniform comes off — and that veterans and their families deserve gratitude, support, community, and hope.In this episode:● What civilians often misunderstand about military service● Why many veterans suffer silently● The pressure military families carry● How faith sustained Lt. Col. Kolvet in combat and leadership● Why he wrote a devotional specifically for veterans● What struggling veterans need to hear right now● Dr. Carson’s reminder that America must recover faith, courage, and common senseIf you know a veteran, thank them. If you know someone who is struggling, reach out. And if this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Subscribe for more conversations about faith, liberty, community, life, and the common sense principles America needs now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.