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Brothers in Arms Part III: SSgt Nick Bennett

Warriors In Their Own Words | S:2 E:137
In this special three-part series, learn how a deadly rocket attack forever changed the lives of SgtMaj Miller and SSgt Bennett....
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Brothers in Arms Part II: SgtMaj Dan Miller

Warriors In Their Own Words | S:2 E:136
In this special three-part series, learn how a deadly rocket attack forever changed the lives of SgtMaj Miller and SSgt Bennett....
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Bomb Disposal in Bosnia: MCPO Ken Falke

Warriors In Their Own Words | S:2 E:127
MCPO Falke talks about disarming bombs as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist in the Navy....
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Overcoming Trauma: CSM Tonya Oxendine

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CSM Oxendine describes the abuse she endured during her time in uniform, and how she overcame her trauma....
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“Not Ready to Quit”: SSG Beth King

Warriors In Their Own Words | S:2 E:110
When her Chinook was hit by an RPG, SSG King fell out of her aircraft, but was caught by her harness. The incident has had lasting physical and me...
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PREVIEW: “Not Ready to Quit”

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SSG King recounts the night that her Chinook helicopter was hit by an RPG....
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CPT Shad Meshad: Psychiatric Teams in Vietnam Part II

Warriors In Their Own Words | S:2 E:64
CPT Meshad served in Vietnam in a psychiatric team where he evaluated and assisted soldiers dealing with mental health issues....
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CPT Shad Meshad: Psychiatric Teams in Vietnam Part I

Warriors In Their Own Words | S:1 E:63
CPT Meshad served in Vietnam in a psychiatric team where he evaluated and assisted soldiers dealing with mental health issues....
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CPT Jason Kander: PTSD After Afghanistan

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Kander served as an Army Intelligence Officer in Afghanistan where he conducted extremely dangerous meetings with traffickers, informants, and loc...
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SPC Jan Scruggs: Founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Warriors In Their Own Words | S:2 E:35
Scruggs recounts his time serving in Vietnam, and how he founded the Vietnam Veterans Memorial....
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Kris Goldsmith: The Horrific Documentation of Death

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Army Vet Kris Goldsmith describes photographing corpses in Iraq and his struggle with PTSD...
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Master Sergeant Michael ‘Top’ Washington: Counterintelligence in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan

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Master Sergeant ‘Top’ Washington describes his journey from desk work to front-line reconnaissance in the Gulf War...
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