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The entertainment industry has the power to influence everyday Americans, Marvin said, and he hopes to see programs that portray veterans as more than just heroes or victims of post-traumatic stress, but skilled leaders ready to contribute to their communities in myriad ways. Public service announcements featuring stars including Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin, Sarah Jessica Parker and Michael Douglas will begin airing Thursday, and the industry's commitment to Got Your 6 is ongoing. "It will take time, and the sooner we do it and the sooner we start it, the better," Meyer, a former Marine, said in an interview Wednesday. "This is one (cause) that's important for everyone. This is very real and very much here and one we can beat... This is one we can do something about right now." Among the elements of the campaign is a promise from Disney and Comcast to hire 1,000 veterans apiece. Besides hiring, Meyer said to expect the entertainment industry's efforts to come through on screen. "As corny as it sounds, we're storytellers. We have the ability to get the message out in so many ways," he said. "We can get the message out through talent or through story." ___ Online:
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