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'Warfare': Rare Iraq War film that doesn't preach but packs punch

The core message is deftly smuggled into a simple story of a platoon inserted into an alien environment and forced into ignominious retreat

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Military Industrial Complex

Veterans: What we would say to Trump on this Memorial Day

Don't just focus on the 'wins' but take cost and 'America First' seriously

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North America

Never forget: landmark 'burn pit' measures couldn't come sooner for vets

Nearly 15 years of fighting for recognition and health care benefits for toxic exposure in recent wars may be coming to an end.

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Middle East

Who should I hold responsible for the death of my son in Iraq?

On this Memorial Day, let us reflect on the role 'we the people' played in our failed post-9/11 wars and the loss and damage of so many souls.

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Military Industrial Complex

Generation of veterans left with ‘emptiness’ after slow end to failed war

Those who fought there say they are conflicted, angry, and sad, but knew for years that Afghanistan would never be 'won.'

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Military Industrial Complex

Remembering the arms industry this Memorial Day

Selling war and death should be no joy for any country, so halting it is a goal well worth fighting for.