War Vets To Protest, Return Medals At NATO Summit
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The Impact of War
Putting The Post-Deployment Family Back Together()
May 25, 2012 MPRWhen a parent returns from deployment, fitting back into the family can be struggle. National Guardsman Kevin Ross says, after coming home from Iraq, he talked to his three kids like they were soldiers. But with the help of a new study, he's learned to change his approach — and it's made a big difference.
All Tech Considered
Military Addresses Double-Edged Sword Of Troops On Social Media()
May 21, 2012 Thanks to Facebook and other sites, American troops in Afghanistan are more connected than ever with what's going on back home. But that connectivity has also led to incendiary videos and photos getting posted online. Now, military leadership is taking steps to further educate troops on what is and isn't appropriate for public viewing.
Home Front: Soldiers Learn To Live After War
A Rest Stop On The Road From Soldier To Civilian()
April 1, 2012 More than a plane ride separates soldiers from returning home. Before they can go back to their families, the 182nd Infantry Regiment will spend several days "demobilizing" at Camp Atterbury. The process eases the transition back to the civilian world — and spots trouble before it ruins lives.
Afghanistan
Dreams Of A Mining Future On Hold In Afghanistan()
April 4, 2012 Pie-in-the-sky reports about vast mineral deposits of copper, iron, uranium and lithium are believed by many in Afghanistan to be the key to the country's future. But a Chinese copper mine east of Kabul is the only one optioned by an international company so far, and it's on hold.
Media
Rachel Maddow: The Fresh Air Interview()
March 27, 2012 The popular MSNBC host talks about her start in broadcasting, her life and her new book Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power, in which she argues that America's national defense has become disconnected from public oversight.
Home Front: Soldiers Learn To Live After War
'Citizen Soldiers' Begin The Journey Home()
March 25, 2012 Members of the National Guard's 182nd Infantry Regiment recently touched down in Indiana after a long trip and a long year in Afghanistan. Over the next year, Weekend Edition will follow these men through their shift from soldiers to civilians.
