A young man joins the Marine reserves to be a part of the invasion of Kuwait, written by Donald Green.

And, a former sniper and reconnaissance team leader tells us how he used the skills learned in recon to help a member of his squad, a young soldier born in Iraq, to make a quick secretive visit to his ruined childhood home. Written by Charles Williamson

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Hosted by: David L. Robbins

Voice Actor: Foster Solomon & Harry Kollatz

Produced by: David L. Robbins, Ben Lovelace

Edited by: Ennis Kristiansen 

Music by: Jackson Albrecht