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Located in the APC room.

Led by Peter H. Cressy (RADM USN ret., Ed.D.), Director Executive Programs at George Washington Leadership Institute.

Led by Joseph Stoltz, PhD., Adjunct Faculty and Honorary Historian.

Led by Heather Soubra (ACC), Director at George Washington Leadership Institute.

Located at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Located at George Washington's Tomb.

Performance by CAMMO.

Veterans and military families hold the trust of their fellow Americans. To uphold their responsibility as trusted messengers, it’s essential to ensure that veterans and military families both have access to reliable, trustworthy information and resources and that they are able to assess the sources and information they consume.

Speakers:
Chris Purdy, Veterans for American Ideals
Kelly Kennedy, Veteran Journalist
Bill Braniff, Department of Homeland Security Moderated by Ben Keiser, We the Veterans and Military Families

Showcase programs and initiatives that provide opportunities for veterans and military family members to continue serving their communities through volunteering, mentorship, and leadership roles. Discuss the importance of finding purpose and meaning in post-military life.

Speakers:
Mary Beth Bruggeman, The Mission Continues
Jason Galui, George W. Bush Center
Mary Tobin, More Perfect Union
Moderated by Jermaine Clark, We the Veterans and Military Families.

When people in our community need help, we step up to make sure they’re cared for.

Speakers:
Jose Ramos, Wounded Warrior Project
Mia Garcia, Combined Arms
Besa Pinchotti, National Military Family Association
Moderated by Ellen Gustafson, We the Veterans and Military Families.

A conversation between D’Juan Wilcher, George W. Bush Institute and Ellen Gustafson, We the Veterans and Military Families.

Located in the Vaughn Lobby, station starting at 2:15 pm to 4:00 pm.

Maintaining the sense of camaraderie and support that is central to military life after transitioning to civilian life. This panel showcases organizations and programs that provide opportunities for veterans and military families to connect, share experiences, and support one another, and will discuss the importance of building and maintaining strong social networks and support systems in post-military life.

Speakers:
Joe Grassi, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ron Neff, American Legion
Kathy Roth-Douquet, Blue Star Families
Moderated by Ellen Gustafson, We the Veterans and Military Families

Explores our role as leaders in strengthening our communities and the country as citizens.

Speakers:
Admiral Steve Abbot (USN, Ret.), Count Every Hero
Eric Bronner, Veterans for all Voters
Zaneta Adams, Department of Veterans Affairs
Moderated by Dan Vallone, Vet the Vote.

A conversation with:
Dr. Patrick Spero, The George Washington Presidential Library
Ellen Gustafson, We the Veterans and Military Families
Terrence Hayes, Department of Veterans Affairs
Ben Keiser, We the Veterans and Military Families.

Highlight individuals and organizations within the community who have established themselves as trusted actors through their actions, transparency, and commitment to serving others. Discuss strategies for building and maintaining trust in an era of increased skepticism and division.

Speakers:
Jeremy Butler, Vet the Vote
Steve Miska, Department of Veterans Affairs
Maureen Elias, Department of Veterans Affairs
Moderated by Ben Keiser, We the Veterans and Military Families.

Located at the Mount Vernon Inn.