Helping Veterans Navigate Life’s Transitions

Ben Stahl of Veterans Leadership Program

More than 4,000 military veterans and their families in parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York are helped by a Pittsburgh-based veteran’s organization each year. Ben Stahl, CEO of the Veterans Leadership Program, talks with host Sheila Hyland about how VLP helps empower veterans to navigate the transitions of life. veteransleadershipprogram.org

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Dec 03, 2020

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland
Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team
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