Variety partners with History Channel for third annual special

The third annual "Variety Salute to Service" special airs at 8 p.m. November 11, Veterans Day, on the History channel. The special will focus on the many contributions made by U.S. military veterans and families, showcasing extraordinary individuals who give back to their local communities and support other veterans through numerous initiatives.

The hour-long program, which will be hosted by Seth Meyers, will also feature various companies and organizations at non-profit organizations that help veterans transition into meaningful careers in civilian life.

"Since our inception, the History Channel has been dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, and to shine a light on the many ways they serve our communities even after they are no longer in uniform,” said Paul Buccieri, Group President and CEO of A+E Networks.

"With variety, we are proud to pay homage to the alumni combatants and highlight the leadership of these everyday heroes through our programming and awareness initiatives,” he adds.

The History Channel's Mission to Honor initiative is an award-winning campaign honoring those who have served the country. Among the organizations included in the Salute to Service special is Team Rub con, a veteran-led humanitarian and disaster relief organization, which was co-founded by former Navy sniper Jake Wood in 2010, following the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

The special also tells the story of Beau Rodriguez, who served as a member of the hospital in the United States Navy during two deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. When Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on his hometown, Rodriguez teamed up with Team Rubicon to lend his skills to help those in need. Today, Rodriguez works as a site supervisor for the Rubicon Rebuild team, which helps transform homes damaged by natural disasters.

Rodriguez is one of more than 150,000 Team Rubicon volunteers serving communities, and the exposure this annual special provides to the public helps raise awareness on so many levels and for so many charitable causes.

The special also features veterans and military affairs initiatives from Charter Communications, which was named l one of Forbes' top employers for veterans. Through community engagement, hiring initiatives and workforce training programs, the company has a long history of supporting veterans and military families. The powerful story of Milo Staley and his son Joe, both Navy veterans who found new careers with Charter, is featured in the special.

History Channel's "Variety Salute to Service" celebrates the service of our nation's veterans and underscores the importance of a successful transition to civilian life,” said Cliff Hagan, Executive Vice President, Client Operations, Charter and former Navy Lieutenant Commander.

"In the military you are trained to be mission oriented. It is built into the culture and underpinned by core values ​​that are continually reinforced; and Charter's culture is similar. The high standards, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and quick decision-making taught in the military translate well here. Our veteran employees stay longer at Charter because it's a good choice, as we provide them with many opportunities to serve with purpose and build fulfilling careers."

Also profiled is US Army Reserve 1st Lt. Brooke Jackson Kahn, who is the first wife of his family join a branch of the military. She enlisted in the military as a combat medic and then went to medical assistant school, which led her to start She's the Veteran, an effort that aims to increase support for women mental health veterinarians. She's the Veteran organizes group events such as clay shooting, horseback riding and surfing. Through her efforts, Kahn raised awareness of the approximately 2 million female veterans in the United States.

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