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Sept. 1, 2016 / 1:24 PM

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump to take questions on military in TV forum

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will take questions from veterans and military members at a forum in New York next week. UPI File Photos

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will take questions from veterans and military members at a forum in New York next week. UPI File Photos

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will have their first opportunity to address questions relating to military service at a forum next week, NBC News announced Thursday.

The Commander-in-Chief forum will air live at 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday on MSNBC, and will be simulcast live on NBC in most markets. The event will be held at The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, the networks announced, with Today show host Matt Lauer moderating.

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Trump and Clinton will take questions from an audience comprised of veterans and active duty members of the military about national security, military affairs and veterans issues, according to NBC News.

The candidates will appear back to back at the event.

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