INTERVIEW: Willie Geist & Aaron Mankin on being at the event, Operation Mend at GQ's The 2012 Gentlemen's Ball in New Yo

The speaker expresses honor in attending an event with Aaron, a nominee from Rogers, Arkansas. They highlight Operation MEND, a program aiding veterans with facial injuries, emphasizing its transformative impact on lives. The speaker is excited to accept an award on behalf of veterans and announces their upcoming role as a host on the Today Show.

What is the speaker's connection to Aaron?

• They are co-workers.

• The speaker is at the event because of Aaron.

• They are childhood friends.

• They are family members.

What is the main purpose of Operation MEND?

• To provide financial aid to veterans.

• To offer educational scholarships to service members.

• To reconstruct facial injuries for service members.

• To organize community events for veterans.

How does Operation MEND impact the lives of service members and their families?

• It gives them access to exclusive events.

• It offers them free housing.

• It helps restore their humanity and improves their lives.

• It provides them with new job opportunities.

What is the speaker most excited about regarding the award?

• The opportunity to meet celebrities.

• Receiving a monetary prize.

• The chance to travel to new places.

• Accepting the award on behalf of veterans.

When will the speaker start hosting the 9 o'clock hour of the Today Show?

• On December 1st.

• On November 12th.

• On January 1st.

• On November 5th.