VIDEO:  'There's Sort Of An Instant Trust Formed'
 
 
Bender's experience in the Marines helps him connect with other servicemen and -women. (7.25.08)
by  MTVNews  on Jul 25,2008
 
 
Rate This
0 Ratings
Take Action On
 
 
Tags: iraq war   MTV Think   army   Vets   Marines   War Veterans   In Their Boots   Jan Bender   Web Show
Views: 32    Favorited: 1
Embed:
URL:
 
 
 You are not logged in. Log In or Sign Up
Post a Comment
Related Media
 
See all related
 
   
 
'I Really Believe Hope ... Watched Over Me'
Max Nitze, 23, explains how his fiancee (and a tattoo in her honor) helped him through his two deployments. (3.19.08)
Tags: iraq war   MTV Think   mtvU   soldiers   Choose Or Lose Presents Obama...   ...
Views 4938
by  MTVNews on july 06, 2009
 
   
 
McCain Concedes The Presidency
The Arizona senator praises Obama for a "historic" victory during his address in Phoenix. (11.5.08)
Tags: MTV Think   Barack Obama   Presidential Election   John McCain   Arizona   ...
Views 34
by  MTVNews on november 05, 2008
 
   
 
'Thank You Just Doesn't Seem Like Enough'
"Stand up for our vets," James Marsden urges.
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc...   BRAVE Petition...
Views 198
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'They Fought For Our Freedoms And Our Way Of Life'
Jennifer Hudson wants you to tell Washington that our troops need the disability benefits they deserve.
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   Jennifer Hudson   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc...
Views 371
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'Tell Washington To Give Our Veterans The Support They ...
Elizabeth Banks thanks our servicemen and -women — including two of her cousins.
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc...   BRAVE Petition...
Views 66
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'Let's Give Our Troops The Support That They've Given Us'
John Legend addresses the many issues facing young veterans, including homelessness.
Tags: john legend   MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc....
Views 140
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'You Are The Real Heroes'
"We gotta sign this BRAVE petition," Fat Joe urges.
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   Fat Joe   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc...   ...
Views 181
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'Now We Have To Fight For Them'
Beyonce says signing the BRAVE petition is "your chance to say thank you."
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   Beyonce   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc...   ...
Views 1727
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
How Can You Be BRAVE?
Young vets explain the five points of the Bill of Rights for American Veterans.
Tags: MTV Think   Military   Choose Or Lose   troops   Brave   Vets   Bill Of Rights...
Views 168
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'We Gotta Do Something About This'
"We need a little love for the men and women who give so much for us," Wyclef Jean says.
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   Wyclef Jean   FUGEES   A Night for Vets: An MTV...
Views 77
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'You Guys Keep Us Free To Do The Things That We Love'
Seth Green says it's time we give back to the vets.
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc...   BRAVE Petition...
Views 44
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'It Has To Be Something Bigger Than A Parade'
"Let's make sure our vets get the benefits, support and respect they deserve," Cameron Diaz urges.
Tags: MTV Think   Brave   Cameron Diaz   Bill Of Rights For American V...   A Night...
Views 111
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'I Felt I Had To Do Something'
One Marine uses his knowledge of the justice system to help vets struggling with substance-abuse and mental-health problems.
Tags: MTV Think   Mental Health   substance abuse   Brave   Oklahoma   Marines   Bill...
Views 98
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'You Guys Kept Us Safe And Made Us Proud'
Justin Timberlake tells vets to look him up in the phonebook.
Tags: MTV Think   Justin Timberlake   Brave   Bill Of Rights For American V...   ...
Views 57
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'I Had A Lot Of Repressed Emotions'
Bryan Adams didn't even know what post-traumatic stress disorder was when he was diagnosed with it after returning from Iraq. (10.24.08)
Tags: MTV Think   Iraq   Brave   veterans   Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder   Bryan...
Views 73
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'I Gotta Give A Little Love To Our Newest Generation Of Ve...
Black Eyed Peas' Will.I.Am wishes he could be at Friday's party. (10.23.08)
Tags: MTV Think   Will.I.Am   Brave   Bill Of Rights For American V...   A Night...
Views 14
by  MTVNews on october 23, 2008
 
   
 
'It's Kind Of A Foregone Conclusion What's Gonna Happen...
The Beastie Boys' Mike D talks about why the group decided to play the swing states instead of New York or California. (10.22.08)
Tags: MTV Think   Barack Obama   Presidential Election   Choose Or Lose   Democrats...
Views 21
by  MTVNews on october 22, 2008
 
   
 
Student Vets Adjust To Life On Campus
We talk to some George Washington University students who are making the transition from soldier to civilian. (10.22.08)
Tags: MTV Think   students   Choose Or Lose   Tim Kash   Brave   veterans   Bill Of...
Views 105
by  MTVNews on october 21, 2008
 
   
 
'I Wanna Thank All Our Troops'
Common says "it's time" for the BRAVE petition. (10.20.08)
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   Common   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc...   BRAVE...
Views 183
by  MTVNews on october 21, 2008
 
   
 
'That Fight Went On A Lot Longer Than Expected'
Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams calls for better pay for soldiers. (10.20.08)
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   Destiny's Child   Michelle Williams   A Night...
Views 703
by  MTVNews on october 20, 2008
 
 
News
 
 
 
   
 
by  thinkMTV
Two former Marines have worked to set up an alternative veterans' court in Tulsa to offer treatment and support for soldiers who get in ...
 
   
 
by  MTVNews
Young veterans are sticking together to navigate college life after navigating the horrors of war.
 
 
Groups
 
 
 
   
 
Organized by  CourtneyRoselia
To be clear, this is a group on what individuals views are about the world around us and how we can contribute to the change of Ameri...
 
   
 
Organized by  thinkMTV
Young veterans of the Iraq War speak with Senators Clinton and Obama as they discuss post-war illness, exit strategies and more.