In honor of Veterans Day, retired Army colonel and USIP special advisor Paul Hughes discusses how U.S. military and civilian agencies (like the State Department and USIP) work together to reduce violent conflict around the world. Hughes draws on his personal experiences, discussing why effective military and civilian cooperation is important, how it works, and what we can learn from recent wars around the globe. Participants also explore easy-to-use resources to bring this topic into your classroom, including a video with accompanying lesson plan.