After Action

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  • 2022
  • 3 Seasons

Hosted by Air Force combat veteran Stacy Pearsall, After Action reveals the experiences of 21 veterans from across the country through candid conversations about what life is like before, during and after action. Pearsall's own struggles to reconnect with society challenges her fellow veterans to probe deeper into their stories, helping to provide a better appreciation for those who've served.

After Action is a series that ran for 3 seasons (21 episodes) between November 7, 2022 and on PBS

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Warrior Tradition
7. Warrior Tradition
November 17, 2025
Host Stacy Pearsall meets Native American veterans who served their country while honoring tribal traditions. For them, the warrior role represents not only courage and valor in combat, but also the duty to provide for family, protect community and preserve cultural values.
We Were There
6. We Were There
November 10, 2025
Host Stacy Pearsall talks with three female veterans who served as nurses during the Vietnam War. These young women treated devastating combat injuries, comforted the wounded, and displayed immense courage
Veteran Grown
5. Veteran Grown
November 3, 2025
Host Stacy Pearsall explores the healing power of
Boots to Badges
4. Boots to Badges
October 27, 2025
Host Stacy Pearsall talks with veterans who transitioned from military service to law enforcement, exchanging boots for badges. Drawn to teamwork, service and discipline, they share why veterans make up nearly 25 percent of the nation
Homefull
3. Homefull
October 20, 2025
Host Stacy Pearsall talks with three veterans who once faced homelessness and are now serving others in need. Through open conversations, these veterans reveal their struggles, their resilience, and their mission to support fellow veterans on the path to stability, hope and healing.
From the Front
2. From the Front
October 13, 2025
Host Stacy Pearsall talks with three veterans who know the meaning of leadership and its power to change lives. Military leadership shapes missions, morale and effectiveness, and can often mean the difference between success and failure, triumph and tragedy, in times of great challenge.
Return With Honor
1. Return With Honor
October 6, 2025
Host Stacy Pearsall meets three former POWs who
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Where to Watch After Action
After Action is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch After Action on demand at Prime Video, Amazon and Apple TV Store.
  • Cast
    Stacy Pearsall
  • Channel
    PBS
  • Premiere Date
    November 7, 2022
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