African-American Soliders in Iraq
Tony Cox Interviews Troops in Fallujah

 Listen to Part I of the interview -- July 23, 2003.

 Listen to Part II of the interview -- July 24, 2003.

Spc. Tywan Jones, left, and Pfc. Christopher Young in front of their tanker truck. Photo: Charlie Mayer, NPR News

July 23-24, 2003 -- Correspondent Tony Cox talks with two U.S. Army soldiers in Fallujah, Iraq, about their extended duty in the country, the dangers they continue to face and their longing to go home.

Spc. Tywan Jones of Dodson, La., and Pfc. Christopher Young of Tacoma, Wash., are both from the 1st Battalion, 64th Armored Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division.

 NPR News Special Coverage: Beyond the War in Iraq

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