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Brett Simpson, Operation Welcome Home

When Veterans come home, they face a new set of challenges…some of the most frustrating obstacles arrive when they try to reenter the workforce. Brett Simpson, CEO, Oepration Welcome Home, talks with host Eric Minor about helping Veterans with employment. welcomehomewv.com

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Sep 25, 2019

Hosted by: Eric Minor
Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team
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