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Writing the Return brings veterans and military families into a Sunday afternoon conversation on how stories can help process military experience and the move back to civilian life. Retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel John J. McBrearty hosts, with John Cole, Michelle Katz and Jake Harriman joining the discussion on resilience, healing, reflection and community.
The workshop begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 15, inside the Twentynine Palms Community Center at Freedom Plaza, 6547 Freedom Way. Desert General organizes the festival.
