Veteran-Turned-Teacher Received Well-Deserved Surprise
In the latest installment of Heroes Among Us, NBC’s Priscilla Thompson shares the story of Charmaine Bahlawan, a veteran who dedicated her life to service, first to her country and now to her students.
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