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“Anybody’s Son Will Do” (1983)

Posted on April 22, 2010 by

This is the full documentary from 1983, originally broadcast on the BBC.

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Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2009 by

I am the son of a veteran. I am the nephew of a veteran. I am the friend of veterans.  I am the friend and relative of future veterans. Veterans Day–formerly Armistice Day, marking the end of the “Great War” … Continue reading →

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Transgender Veterans

Posted on February 24, 2009 by

From the Arizona Daily Star comes this fascinating story about transgender veterans and the struggles they face both in and out of the military.  The reporter, Carol Ann Alaimo, published a follow-up story on the VA’s policy banning transsexual surgeries … Continue reading →

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The New Veterans G.I Bill and Educational Opportunity

Posted on July 28, 2008 by

The recent Chronicle of Higher Education presents an informative article on the “21st Century G.I. Bill”–Senator Jim Webb’s legislation designed to offer educational opportunities to this nation’s veterans. Read the article here. There are some surprising trends among returning veterans … Continue reading →

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