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.
(L-R) Howard Sypher, Anthony Emanuele, Tawanda Hanible, Eric Greitens, Mellody Hobson, and Alfred Rascon speak about their efforts and various groups assisting returning soldiers to continue to serve their country. (Scott Henrichsen)
.@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