MOULTON ANNOUNCES SPEAKERS AT NOV. 10 VETERANS TOWN HALL

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today announced the lineup of veteran speakers for the 11th Annual Veterans Town Hall, taking place on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Abbot Hall (188 Washington St., Marblehead, MA).

This non-partisan, community-centered gathering provides veterans with a platform to share how their service shaped their lives and offers the broader community an opportunity to listen, learn, and connect.

The following individuals will be speaking during the event:

Truc DeCoste- Air Force Veteran
DeCoste deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012, flying over 150 combat sorties on the MC-12W as a Tactical Systems Operator. She currently serves as the Southeast Regional Liaison for the Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate and previously worked with the veterans-support nonprofit Home Base. Her experience bridges combat service and veteran advocacy in Massachusetts, offering a powerful perspective on what service means and how community supports the return home.

Bill Carpenter- U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (Cold War era)
Carpenter served as a Supply Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1984-1987, including an Okinawa deployment. After his military service, he pursued a career as an airline pilot. His dual background in logistics and aviation offers us a window into how veterans apply disciplined service to civilian careers and community life.

Perry Kishida- U.S. Air Force Veteran (2009-2016)
Kishida served in the Air Force from 2009 to 2016, with deployments to Afghanistan (2014-2015) and Italy working in Traffic Management/Cargo Logistics. He continues his service today as a member of the Air National Guard and as a Veteran Coordinator with MassHire on the North Shore. His talk will reflect both deployment experience and the veteran's journey in employment and reintegration.

Jim Gauthier- U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (Vietnam era)
Gauthier served two tours in Vietnam, is a Purple Heart recipient, and went on to serve as a detective with the Salem Police Department for 32 years. He is also the author of the book Witch City Detectiveand was honored with the Access to Justice Award by the Massachusetts Office of Victim's Assistance (MOVA) in 2010. His remarks will draw on decades of public service in uniform, in law enforcement, and as a community storyteller.

Alicia Reddin- U.S. Navy Veteran (Global War on Terror, 2004-2008)
Reddin served as a Seabee equipment operator (EO) during the Global War on Terror, with deployment to the South Pacific. She now serves as Director of Veteran Services for the towns of Saugus, Melrose, and Wakefield, and is a member of the Post-Deployment Council at the Massachusetts State House. Her speech will focus on service in a specialized Navy unit and a veteran's role in supporting fellow service members once the uniform is hung up.

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