Iraq War Stories

Read true stories about soldiers and other heroes making a difference in Iraq.

Most Valuable Player

How an injured Iraq war veteran led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory without ever setting foot on the field.

Best Patriotic Pitch

One woman tries to restore the nation's respect for our country's National Anthem and what it stands for.

Words From a Wise Man, Melvin Laird

Former Defense Secretary Melvin Laird talks about his long career, war, and the chances for peace -- especially between Republicans and Democrats.

Battlefield Advances

Remarkable innovations in treating injured soldiers, like Staff Sgt. Jacque Keeslar, will ultimately benefit us all.

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1 In Their Own Words
To gauge how today's youth will shape our upcoming election, Reader's Digest commissioned a poll that posed a broad range of questions about the political and personal views of young adults between the ages of 19 and 29.
2 Dreamers
He switched careers and found his passion -- serving coffee and a dollop of hometown warmth in some very dangerous places.
3 About Our Survey
Find out more about how we conducted our poll of young voters in the 2008 election.
4 On the Front Lines
A day in the life of a combat ER.
5 The Mental Anguish of War
Sometimes the battle takes a greater toll on the mind than the body.
6 The Firefight
How one night in Iraq changed three soldiers' lives.
7 Best Search and Save
Navy medic Chris Walsh heard a woman's cry for help -- then took on a risky new mission.
8 Battlefield Advances
Remarkable innovations in treating injured soldiers will ultimately benefit us all.
9 Breaking the Silence
One woman is risking her life to speak the truth about radical Islam.

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