Veterans and other Americans are on the lookout for those who would steal valor...a growing number of fakers who make claims for medals they didn't earn or deserve.
We reveal the secrets this couple holds that let them stay married for seven decades. They met on a weekend of leave and became one of the military's great love stories.
Growing numbers of female veterans are struggling with homelessness, military sexual trauma and PTSD. We explore the journey home after war through the eyes of two young female veterans and follow their quest to find a "new normal".
The Sixth Branch, a community service group of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans, takes on a stressed neighborhood in East Baltimore. Their goal: using military skills and doctrine to eliminate drugs, blight and urban flight.
Songs drawn from the experiences of servicemembers struggling with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) help combat veterans confront their symptoms. Some of the songs are available on iTunes as part of an album titled "
One woman's perseverance in the wake of personal tragedy has helped thousands of friends and family of fallen servicemembers. Bonnie Carroll recounts the story of how the grief over the loss of her husband, Brigadier General Tom Carroll, led her to create the organization which now provides aid and comfort to survivors.
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About Recon
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A half-hour program looking at a variety of topics from real world operations, missions, military events and history.