CONWAY — “Arkansans Ask: Veterans History Project” will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14.
Viewers may submit questions and comments during the live broadcast at 800-662-2386, paffairs@aetn.org or on Twitter with #ARAsk.
The Library of Congress houses the Veterans History Project, which “collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans.” This episode will offer information about this effort and provide guidance for Arkansans to participate in the project. The various aspects of the “AETN Salutes Arkansas Vietnam Veterans” initiative will also be discussed.
Panelists include: retired Col. Anita Deason, military and veterans affairs liaison for U.S. Senator John Boozman; Olivia Olson, Library of Congress Veterans History Project volunteer; Dillon Vick, Library of Congress Veterans History Project volunteer; and Julie Thomas, AETN marketing and outreach director. Veteran journalist Steve Barnes will host.