The Impact of War http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1078&ft=1&f=1078 NPR news and stories about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Interviews with soldiers, world leaders, veterans, and families on the home front. Read and listen to stories and subscribe to RSS feeds. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif The Impact of War http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1078&ft=1&f=1078 Military's Sexual Assault Problem Is A Cultural One On Tuesday, details were revealed about a second military officer accused of sexual offenses, even though he was supposed to be helping to educate people about the danger of sexual assault. The military has developed an elaborate system to deal with continuing waves of assault, and has a plan for dealing with the problem. But getting service members to report the crimes remains a huge challenge because of the unique workplace and chain of command issues. Melissa Block talks to Larry Abramson. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184261885&ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184261885&ft=1&f=1078 On Tuesday, details were revealed about a second military officer accused of sexual offenses, even though he was supposed to be helping to educate people about the danger of sexual assault. The military has developed an elaborate system to deal with continuing waves of assault, and has a plan for dealing with the problem. But getting service members to report the crimes remains a huge challenge because of the unique workplace and chain of command issues. Melissa Block talks to Larry Abramson.

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]]> Report: Sexual Assault On The Rise In The U.S. Military The Pentagon reported on Tuesday that reports of sexual assault increased significantly last year. That's despite intensive efforts to combat the problem. The numbers could indicate that victims are more comfortable coming forward. But sexual assault advocates say it's a sign that the military's approach is not working. Larry Abramson speaks with Robert Siegel about the new report. Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/182000634/report-sexual-assault-on-the-rise-in-the-u-s-military?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/182000634/report-sexual-assault-on-the-rise-in-the-u-s-military?ft=1&f=1078 The Pentagon reported on Tuesday that reports of sexual assault increased significantly last year. That's despite intensive efforts to combat the problem. The numbers could indicate that victims are more comfortable coming forward. But sexual assault advocates say it's a sign that the military's approach is not working. Larry Abramson speaks with Robert Siegel about the new report.

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]]> Sebastian Junger: 'Which Way' To Turn After Hetherington's Death In a new documentary premiering on HBO, the journalist explores the life of his friend, the war photographer Tim Hetherington. The two collaborated on the 2010 documentary<em> Restrepo,</em> and Junger was profoundly changed after Hetherington was killed by shrapnel in Libya in 2011. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177756486/sebastian-junger-which-way-to-turn-after-hetheringtons-death?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177756486/sebastian-junger-which-way-to-turn-after-hetheringtons-death?ft=1&f=1078 In a new documentary premiering on HBO, the journalist explores the life of his friend, the war photographer Tim Hetherington. The two collaborated on the 2010 documentary Restrepo, and Junger was profoundly changed after Hetherington was killed by shrapnel in Libya in 2011.

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]]> Stories Of 'Outside The Wire' Give An Insider's View Of War In some ways, Christine Dumaine Leche's writing class was just like any other — there were backpacks, rough drafts, class discussions. But her classroom was on an air base in Afghanistan, and her students were active soldiers. She's collected their work in a new book called <em>Outside The Wire</em>. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/07/176245103/stories-of-outside-the-wire-give-an-insiders-view-of-war?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/07/176245103/stories-of-outside-the-wire-give-an-insiders-view-of-war?ft=1&f=1078 In some ways, Christine Dumaine Leche's writing class was just like any other — there were backpacks, rough drafts, class discussions. But her classroom was on an air base in Afghanistan, and her students were active soldiers. She's collected their work in a new book called Outside The Wire.

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]]> 'Unwilling Witness': Former Journalist Recalls Iraq War Sometimes, reporting on a war can be as difficult as being in one. Host Michel Martin speaks with former journalist, Abdulrazzaq al-Saiedi, about the moment during the Iraq War when he decided to leave journalism. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174943849/unwilling-witness-former-journalist-recalls-iraq-war?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174943849/unwilling-witness-former-journalist-recalls-iraq-war?ft=1&f=1078 Sometimes, reporting on a war can be as difficult as being in one. Host Michel Martin speaks with former journalist, Abdulrazzaq al-Saiedi, about the moment during the Iraq War when he decided to leave journalism.

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]]> Remembering Iraq: How Personal Stories Square With Press NPR's Neal Conan talks with Iraq veterans about how the media coverage and the national conversation around the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq resonates with their personal experiences. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/20/174849027/remembering-iraq-how-the-personal-squares-with-the-press?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/20/174849027/remembering-iraq-how-the-personal-squares-with-the-press?ft=1&f=1078 NPR's Neal Conan talks with Iraq veterans about how the media coverage and the national conversation around the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq resonates with their personal experiences.

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]]> Iraq War: Retired Marine Faces The Past It's been 10 years since the United States went to war in Iraq. And it hasn't been easy for soldiers to adjust to life back home. Host Michel Martin speaks with former Marine, Dario DiBattista, about some of the odd experiences he's had since returning — including meeting the widow of a solider he recruited. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/20/174839316/iraq-war-retired-marine-faces-the-past?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/20/174839316/iraq-war-retired-marine-faces-the-past?ft=1&f=1078 It's been 10 years since the United States went to war in Iraq. And it hasn't been easy for soldiers to adjust to life back home. Host Michel Martin speaks with former Marine, Dario DiBattista, about some of the odd experiences he's had since returning — including meeting the widow of a solider he recruited.

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]]> A Ballet Memorial For A Son Killed At War Amy Wolfe's son, Colin, was killed in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq in August 2006. Nearly seven years later, Wolfe paid tribute to her son in an unusual way: a ballet. Wolfe, artistic director of Virginia's Manassas Ballet Theatre, talks about the production and shares memories of her son. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/19/174753335/a-ballet-memorial-to-a-son-killed-at-war?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/19/174753335/a-ballet-memorial-to-a-son-killed-at-war?ft=1&f=1078 Amy Wolfe's son, Colin, was killed in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq in August 2006. Nearly seven years later, Wolfe paid tribute to her son in an unusual way: a ballet. Wolfe, artistic director of Virginia's Manassas Ballet Theatre, talks about the production and shares memories of her son.

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]]> Sexual Assault Victims: Military's Criminal Justice System Is Broken Victims of sexual assault in the military testified Wednesday on Capitol Hill. They spoke of commanders who brushed aside their charges and a culture that ridiculed women. It's why most victims never come forward, according to Pentagon polls. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/174231283/sexual-assault-victims-militarys-criminal-justice-system-is-broken?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/174231283/sexual-assault-victims-militarys-criminal-justice-system-is-broken?ft=1&f=1078 Victims of sexual assault in the military testified Wednesday on Capitol Hill. They spoke of commanders who brushed aside their charges and a culture that ridiculed women. It's why most victims never come forward, according to Pentagon polls.

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]]> What's Changed For Same-Sex Partners In The Military Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the extension of some military benefits to same-sex partners of service members. While the Defense of Marriage Act is law, however, gay military partners are not entitled to all of the same benefits as their straight counterparts. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/21/172613474/whats-changed-for-same-sex-partners-in-the-military?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/21/172613474/whats-changed-for-same-sex-partners-in-the-military?ft=1&f=1078 Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the extension of some military benefits to same-sex partners of service members. While the Defense of Marriage Act is law, however, gay military partners are not entitled to all of the same benefits as their straight counterparts.

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]]> Op-Ed: It's Time To Recognize The Valor Of Cyber Warriors Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the military will award a new medal to recognize exceptional accomplishments in areas including drone and cyber warfare. Brookings Institution senior fellow Peter Singer argues that this is an important step in recognizing the changing nature of war. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/19/172412891/op-ed-its-time-to-recognize-the-valor-of-cyber-warfare?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/19/172412891/op-ed-its-time-to-recognize-the-valor-of-cyber-warfare?ft=1&f=1078 Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the military will award a new medal to recognize exceptional accomplishments in areas including drone and cyber warfare. Brookings Institution senior fellow Peter Singer argues that this is an important step in recognizing the changing nature of war.

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]]> The Sticky Questions Surrounding Drones And Kill Lists Scott Shane, a national security correspondent for <em>The New York Times</em>, speaks with <em>Fresh Air</em>'s Terry Gross about the drone-related stories he has helped break, including the revelation that President Obama personally approves targeted strikes against suspected terrorists. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/12/171719082/the-sticky-questions-surrounding-drones-and-kill-lists?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/12/171719082/the-sticky-questions-surrounding-drones-and-kill-lists?ft=1&f=1078 Scott Shane, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, speaks with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about the drone-related stories he has helped break, including the revelation that President Obama personally approves targeted strikes against suspected terrorists.

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]]> War And Foreign Policy Through The Eyes Of Vietnam Veterans The Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmed Sen. John Kerry as the next secretary of state. Former Sen. Chuck Hagel is set to become the next secretary of defense. Critics and supporters of the men point to their service in Vietnam as a critical qualification. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/29/170574554/war-and-foreign-policy-through-the-eyes-of-vietnam-veterans?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/29/170574554/war-and-foreign-policy-through-the-eyes-of-vietnam-veterans?ft=1&f=1078 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmed Sen. John Kerry as the next secretary of state. Former Sen. Chuck Hagel is set to become the next secretary of defense. Critics and supporters of the men point to their service in Vietnam as a critical qualification.

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]]> Rep. Duckworth: About Time For Women In Combat Host Michel Martin looks at the Pentagon's new policy to open combat positions to women with Representative Tammy Duckworth. The Illinois Democrat lost both her legs as a helicopter pilot in Iraq, and currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Illinois Army National Guard. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/28/170463621/rep-duckworth-about-time-for-women-in-combat?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/28/170463621/rep-duckworth-about-time-for-women-in-combat?ft=1&f=1078 Host Michel Martin looks at the Pentagon's new policy to open combat positions to women with Representative Tammy Duckworth. The Illinois Democrat lost both her legs as a helicopter pilot in Iraq, and currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Illinois Army National Guard.

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]]> An Iconic 'Life' Image You Must See On the 40th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords, which ended direct U.S. military involvement and established an end to the Vietnam War, we look back with images from <em>Life</em>'s legendary photographer Larry Burrows. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:05:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2013/01/27/170276058/an-iconic-life-image-you-must-see?ft=1&f=1078 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2013/01/27/170276058/an-iconic-life-image-you-must-see?ft=1&f=1078 On the 40th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords, which ended direct U.S. military involvement and established an end to the Vietnam War, we look back with images from Life's legendary photographer Larry Burrows.

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