• Herbert Sweat: Never Forget That Freedom Isn't Free

  • Oct 29 2024
  • Length: 40 mins
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Herbert Sweat: Never Forget That Freedom Isn't Free

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  • Meet 75-year-old Herbert Sweat, a Vietnam War veteran whose experiences have driven him to support fellow veterans and honor their sacrifices. In this episode, Herbert reflects on growing up in Brooklyn, serving in the jungles of Vietnam, and facing the challenges of coming home. Through it all, he’s found redemption in helping others navigate the journey.

    Hear him talk about:

    • Growing up in Brooklyn and navigating integration
    • Serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam
    • Confronting PTSD after returning home
    • His work mentoring veterans through the court system
    • Why veterans need your help

    Learn more about some of the organizations Herbert Sweat

    Black Veterans for Social Justice

    National Association for Black Veterans

    Veterans Treatment Court

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    Wisdom of Age is a Raine Media production. It was produced and hosted by Stacy Raine, with editing and music design by Sandra Levy Smith. Learn more.
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