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Colonel Fred Johnson (USA, Ret.) served 29 years in the U.S. Army, deploying twice to Iraq and once each to Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Honduras. He’ll reflect on his experiences during both war and peace, his transition from military service to civilian life, and his continued commitment to service as a veteran and former middle school teacher. He’ll explore the history of warfare and its lasting effects on service members and their families, including the challenges of PTSD and moral injury. Drawing from his own experiences, Fred will share how he navigated and ultimately overcame the mental health challenges associated with the hidden costs of war.
His presentation offers a personal perspective on resilience, healing, and finding purpose after military service. Johnson is the author of two books, Five Wars: A Soldier’s Journey to Peace and Soft Skills in Hard Places: The Perryville Battlefield Leadership Experience. He holds degrees in Government and Sociology, along with two master’s degrees, and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts through the Bluegrass Writers Studio at Eastern Kentucky University.
We’ll honor our veterans and their families with a special dessert reception before the program at 5pm. Please call Susan at 606-864-5759 to reserve your spot.
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Admission: FREE
Best suited for: Adults
Event Location: Library Auditorium
Registration: None (First come, first serve)
Event Link: https://laurellibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6adb6def9dbc2b002c9082dd
Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime and seating is on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached.
The library makes every reasonable effort to provide equal access to all patrons. Please contact us at (606) 864-5759 at least three days in advance to request accommodations.
Event times may appear differently depending on your device's timezone settings. To confirm the correct times, please visit our website—our library is located in the Eastern Time Zone. https://www.laurellibrary.org/
Assisted listening device available upon request.
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