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3:04pm

Sun May 27, 2012
Interviews

Ahead Of Memorial Day, Veterans Remember

Originally published on Sun May 27, 2012 4:56 pm

We hear from veterans about their memories of those who died in combat. Stories are from Jill Knappenberger, who served in the American Red Cross during World War II; former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, a Vietnam veteran; and Butch Bracknell, an Afghanistan and Iraq serviceman.

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6:55am

Sun May 27, 2012
Commentary

Captain Remembers Sept. 11 Ceremony In Kabul

Throughout our show this Memorial Day weekend, we're hearing from members of the 182nd Infantry Regiment of the Army National Guard as they tell us their most vivid memories of their recent deployment to Afghanistan. In this installment, Capt. Michael Currie remembers a ceremony honoring those who died in the war, both civilian and military.

6:18am

Sun May 27, 2012
NPR Story

A Soldier's Rush To Share Grandfather's Final Days

Originally published on Sun May 27, 2012 6:55 am

Throughout our show this Memorial Day weekend and as part of our Home Front series, we're hearing from members of the 182nd Infantry Regiment of the Army National Guard. Pfc. Joshua Stein remembers his grandfather, who had a stroke during Stein's deployment.

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