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Wes Moore On 'Coming Back' From War

Aspen Ideas Festival

A new series executive produced by best-selling author and U.S. Army combat veteran Wes Moore will premiere on PBS stations this week.

Coming Back with Wes Moore debuts tomorrow night right on WJCT TV and stations across the country. The three-episode series tells the story of Wes Moore’s search for answers to some of the most difficult questions veterans face as they return from the battlefield.

Melissa Ross spoke with him about his struggle to reintegrate into society, establish a new identity, and find a new mission.

You can follow Melissa Ross on Twitter @MelissainJax.

Melissa Ross joined WJCT in 2009 with 20 years of experience in broadcasting, including stints in Cincinnati, Chicago, Orlando and Jacksonville. During her career as a television and radio news anchor and reporter, Melissa has won four regional Emmys for news and feature reporting.