In episode 7, we hear from retired Master Sergeant James Meador about the need for allyship in working with Afghans; the impossibility of deploying in place and trying to balance the competing demands of combat and family life; and the moral injury he experienced in watching the various ways we have betrayed our Afghan allies. James offers our listeners a unique opportunity to truly get into the mind of a veteran serving in the War on Terror - the perfect way to honor their service on this Memorial Day.

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