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Standing Up for Heroes: George Lucas Mentors Military Veteran

Capt. Hank Hughes, a decorated platoon leader, served twice in Afghanistan but now has left the military to find a new career. Many others are doing the same: Last year 180,000 troops retired from the military, and this year that number is expected to increase to 300,000. "You return home in a bit of a time machine," Hughes told ABC News. "Everyone else has moved on, and you've just arrived." Since he was a kid, Hughes dreamed of becoming a filmmaker. Growing up, Hughes' favorite movies were...Full Story
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