Sri Benson, American Legion | Richard Sherman, American Legion

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Recorded26 May 2025

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Sri Benson, a policy analyst at the American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast this Memorial Day to share the story of his late wife Katie and her battle with mesothelioma due to burn pit exposure. He shared their challenges with the VA for service-related recognition and his advocacy for veterans' rights through legislative efforts like the PACT Act and Dole Act. Richard Sherman, a U.S. Navy veteran, Legionnaire and photographer, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast this Memorial Day to discuss his photographic tribute to fallen service members, the personal stories behind the headstones and the impact his project has had on his life.

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