The War Within: Understanding Invisible Wounds Through the Lens of a Purple Heart Veteran

The 5th Annual Social Justice Speaker Series continues by honoring our veterans and active duty military members for America 250 and Independence Day, with a visit from a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, Benjamin Sledge.

Sledge is a wounded combat veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, mostly under the Special Operations community (Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command) of the U.S. Army. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and two Army Commendation medals for his actions overseas. Upon returning home, he began work in geopolitical intelligence, then moved into mental health. He holds multiple certifications in Crisis Response, Trauma Care, and Suicide Prevention and continues to work in the veteran community and within geopolitics. With over 14 years of experience as a creative director, he has designed logos, websites, graphics, and ads that have been prominently featured in highly regarded publications such as TIME…