The Hero Project

The Urge to Serve

See live tweets as Ariel Investments President Mellody Hobson interviews U.S. Navy Veteran Eric Greitens and other service men and women on their unwavering commitment to their country--and why it doesn't end once the uniform comes off.

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.@ericgreitens was inspired to leave Oxford for military by an etching in the Rhodes House #hero12
— Hero Summit (@HeroSummit) November 15, 2012

"No one is able to make it through Navy SEALs training on your own… [you] have to be strong for others." --@ericgreitens #hero12
— Hero Summit (@HeroSummit) November 15, 2012

Eric Greitens @missioncontinue has a PhD from Oxford, joined Navy Seals at 26 "I wanted to find a way to serve my country." #hero12
— Marjorie Morrison (@AskForHelp) November 15, 2012

Hanible on serving as a mother: "I missed [my daughter], but at the same token… I needed to do this for [her]." #hero12
— Hero Summit (@HeroSummit) November 15, 2012

Ford Sypher: "When people say thank you for your service it's always awkward. I turn around and say 'No, thank you.'" #hero12
— Hero Summit (@HeroSummit) November 15, 2012

Sypher: "Veterans are leading the way to recovery" in the Rockaways #Sandy #hero12 cc @teamrubicon
— Hero Summit (@HeroSummit) November 15, 2012

Anthony Emanuele on recruiting: "Right now, with the economy, the military is appealing." #hero12
— Hero Summit (@HeroSummit) November 15, 2012