About The Veterans Channel

Veterans telling their stories

The Veterans Channel is the first streaming television service of its kind dedicated to service men and women around the world, airing free, 24/7, on-demand military-centric programming.

It is the trusted outlet where veterans' voices are heard, embraced and valued for their unique perspectives.

Meet our leadership
  • 2017Serving the military community since
  • 24/7Free video on demand
  • 40+Countries reached
  • 200+Hours of original content
  • 3Production countries: USA, Canada, UK

Our story

The Veterans Channel produces and distributes films about human stories and cultural and social issues: authentic, home-grown episodic series, docuseries and specials produced across the USA, Canada and the UK.

Through uplifting, edifying and educational programming, the channel unites a global audience of active-duty personnel, veterans, first responders and their families. It has reached a direct audience in over 40 countries, providing a trusted, private ecosystem where they can support and inspire each other.

The channel is supported by third-party advertisers and sponsors, and invests its profits back into expanding programming and services.

Our mission

To serve the global military and veteran demographic by creating, producing and distributing high-impact, authentic content that honours their experiences; to leverage unparalleled community trust in delivering integrated media solutions for partners; and to reinvest all generated profits directly back into expanding programming and resources that support the men, women and families who have served.

Our vision

To be the world's most trusted and influential media ecosystem, setting the definitive standard for authentic veteran storytelling, empowering their voices globally, and seamlessly connecting the service community with purpose-driven content and commerce.

Our core values

  1. Our fellow veterans are our most valuable asset.
  2. Alignment with sponsors, advertisers and partners who share or understand the ethos of our veteran and service member community.
  3. Commitment to programming that is uplifting, educational and edifying.
  4. Courage to tell the true military story.
  5. Our profits feed the non-profit, the Veteran Retreats Foundation.
  6. We advocate products and services that better the lives and well-being of veterans.
  7. We are the first choice for veteran storytelling.

What we air

Who we serve

  • Active-duty service men and women
  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Military dependents and families
  • Veteran-owned businesses
  • Veteran-centric associations

Public service

Resources that reach veterans directly

Through trusted relationships with DND, DoD, VAC, VA and NATO, The Veterans Channel broadcasts targeted public service announcements and critical resources directly to veterans.

Leadership

Media, legal and finance leaders with decades of experience in broadcasting, production and distribution.

Founder

Henah Hannah

Founder, Chair & Chief Executive Officer · Executive Producer and Director

Henah Hannah founded Veterans Media Corporation and its dedicated broadcast platform, The Veterans Channel, to create authentic, high-quality and meaningful programming for veterans, active military and their families. She is Executive Producer and Director for all of the channel's show series, episodes, features and documentaries, and Co-founder and Chair of the Veteran Retreats Foundation.

  • Dame Grand Cross, Order of St George (2024)
  • Crown Society of Canada Special Commemorative Medal (2026)
  • Gracie Award nominee (2020, 2021)

Her work is centred on humanitarian outreach and ministry to the veteran community worldwide. Through the Veteran Retreats Foundation, she leads holistic retreat programs, offered at no cost, for veterans living with occupational stress injuries and their families; this charitable work forms the ethical foundation of the channel's mission.

Henah was named to the Charity of the Year Award by Brilliant Minded Women in 2017 and featured among one hundred women in Brilliant Minds of Canada Living Legacy in 2018. She is a two-time Gracie Award nominee in digital media (2020 and 2021) and served as a judge for the 46th and 47th Annual Gracie Awards.

She is a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St George, Grand Priory of Canada and the Americas (2024). On August 5, 2026, she received the Crown Society of Canada Special Commemorative Medal for her significant contribution to Canada and accomplishments abroad that have brought honour to the country.

Advisory board, finance and legal

  • Clark BuntingAdvisory board

    Media executive with more than three decades of leadership, including 25 years at Discovery Communications as President & GM of Discovery Channel and President of Discovery Studios.

  • Stephen EllisAdvisory board

    Award-winning producer with over 40 years in independent production; 25 years as President of Ellis Entertainment, producing over 600 titles seen in more than 100 countries.

  • Grant Buchanan, LL.B.Advisory board

    One of Canada’s most respected communications lawyers, practising broadcast and telecom regulation and Copyright Board work at McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

  • Thomas Walden, CA, CPAFinance

    CPA with over 25 years of senior financial experience; Co-founder and President of Behind The Scenes Services, serving film, television and live theatre productions.

  • Eric Birnberg, LL.B.Legal

    Media and entertainment lawyer and producer with more than 25 years of experience; Legal Counsel to Veterans Media and a partner at Lewis Birnberg Hanet, LLP in Toronto.

Institutional partners

  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
  • United States Army
  • The Aspen Institute
  • Aspen Institute Romania
  • Swedish Defence University

Part of Veterans Media

The Veterans Channel is the foundation of Veterans Media, the first and only independent media solutions provider for the military and veteran market, with offices in Canada and the USA operating as distinct entities in each market.

  • The Veterans ChannelAuthentic content, free 24/7.
  • Film ProductionEnd-to-end writing, directing and producing of episodic shows, docuseries and documentaries.
  • Film DistributionConnecting veteran filmmakers with global distribution platforms.
  • Military Advertising BureauBrand access to military communities, including 280+ U.S. installations.

Veterans Media Corporation · Atlanta, GA, USA Veterans Media Canada Corporation / Médias des Anciens Combattants Canada Corporation · Southern Ontario, Canada

Visit veteransmedia.com

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Veteran Retreats Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 47-5048804). Donations are tax-deductible.