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From Philippines To Afghanistan: A U.S. Soldier's Story
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
The Picture Show
A Photo Homage To The Working Class ... Of Animals
August 18, 2012 WAMUCharlotte Dumas takes pictures of animals, but these aren't your average cat photos. Her new series focuses on horses who bring slain soldiers to their graves at Arlington National Cemetery.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Author Interviews
'The Life That Follows' Disarming IEDs In Iraq
July 9, 2012 Brian Castner commanded two Explosive Ordnance Disposal units in Iraq, where his team disabled roadside IEDs and investigated the aftermath of roadside car bombings. He returned home a completely different man, which he details in his memoir, The Long Walk.
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Those Who Serve
Grandfathers' Stories Inspire Military Service
July 4, 2012 On Independence Day, we continue an occasional series, Those Who Serve, with a story about an Army captain who grew up hearing about the exploits of his grandfathers in Asia during World War II. Now he's a captain serving in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
To Rehabilitate Young Vets, Go Hunting
June 12, 2012 WESAThe emotional scars of some young, recently returned veterans are mending through recreational rehabilitation programs. One program started by two former service members gets vets out of their hospital beds for a few days of hunting in rural Pennsylvania.
Monday, June 11, 2012
U.S.
Program Teaches Vets How To Survive The Classroom
June 11, 2012 At Sierra Community College in California, military veterans are counseled in navigating their studies, as well as the GI Bill or how to receive their veterans' benefits.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Author Interviews
'How Soldiers Die': A History Of Combat Deaths
May 29, 2012 In The Last Full Measure: How Soldiers Die In Battle, Michael Stephenson traces the history of combat. He describes how soldiers fight and die, how those who survive deal with the experience of combat, and what it reveals about warfare and human nature.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
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.
Monday, May 21, 2012
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.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
