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The Army is reviving a decades-old ad slogan, hoping it will reach a new generation of recruits
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: The Army's new ad campaign revives the marketing slogan that it used during the 1980s and 1990s. The rebranding also includes a redesign of the Army's "star" logo. The Army says the box around the star has been removed "to reflect the limitless possibilit, Credit: U.S. Army
The new marketing campaign is based around the tagline, "Be All You Can Be," which was originally featured in Army ads during the 1980s and 1990s.

Bought by North Country Public Radio, WRFA-LP, KRPS, Texas Public Radio, and KUT


  • Added: Mar 10, 2023
  • Length: 03:55
  • Purchases: 5
Know someone who wants to join the National Guard? In some states, you now can get a finder's fee.
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: Recruiters and other Virginia National Guard soldiers talk with fans at a July 2022 minor league baseball game in Fredericksburg. Any Virginia resident can collect a finder's fee up to $750 for referring somebody who becomes a National Guard recruit., Credit: Virginia Guard Public Affairs
The referral bonuses are designed to boost recruiting at the National Guard, which fell thousands of troops short of its goal last year.

Bought by North Country Public Radio, WRFA-LP, KPBS, Texas Public Radio, KMXT and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2023
  • Length: 03:11
  • Purchases: 7
Most military recruits come from families of people who served. Experts say that's not sustainable.
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: Military and community leaders, including Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (second from left), applaud new military recruits at a "Community Salute to Service" May 11 at Waynesville, Mo. High School., Credit: Dawn Arden / U.S. Army
The military is having a tough time finding new recruits, and one factor may be its heavy reliance on families of those who’ve served.

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  • Added: Jun 02, 2022
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 6
Growing up too soon: When kids and teenagers are caregivers for disabled veteran parents
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: Lara and Trey Garey stand at the bedside of Tom Garey, an Air Force veteran with advanced ALS. 19-year-old Trey has spent much of his teenage years caring for his father at their home in Cedar Park, Texas., Credit: Carson Frame / American Homefront
More than two million American children and teenagers live with a wounded or ill veteran. Many help with the veteran's care and face challenges lik...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WRFA-LP, KPBS, KRPS, North Country Public Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 01, 2022
  • Length: 03:49
  • Purchases: 6
A new survey found isolation and frequent moves are harming military teens' mental health
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: 17-year-old Matthew Oh, whose father is in Army intelligence, has moved eight times. He said his family's latest move to South Korea was "a very dark time.", Credit: Sarah Oh
The study of military dependents found more than 40 percent reported low mental well-being, often because of separations and a lack of connections ...

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  • Added: Oct 07, 2021
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 6
Armed forces scale back, PA young people often disappointed
From: PublicSource
Caption: Recruiters for the U.S. Marines canvass shopping plazas, high schools and job fairs for potential soldiers., Credit: Alexandra Kanik/PublicSource
In robust economic times, America’s armed services have had to hustle to recruit qualified soldiers. But when civilian unemployment is high and th...

Bought by WXDU


  • Added: Dec 06, 2013
  • Length: 03:20
  • Purchases: 1
Hi, I'm Matt (2)
From: Alaska Teen Media Institute
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Back in the States, life doesn't get any simpler for Matt.

  • Added: Aug 30, 2011
  • Length: 07:51
Hi, I'm Matt
From: Alaska Teen Media Institute
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Going into a Combat Zone is tough for anyone. But what's it like when you're 18?

  • Added: May 31, 2011
  • Length: 04:50
Best of Spring '09
From: War News Radio
Caption: Refugees from Iraq sit in the airport in Hanover, Germany., Credit: Associated Press
Features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Added: Jun 05, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
16 year old in Sadr City Iraq struggles amidst violence
From: UNICEF
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Mohammed, 16, talks about trying to study while bullets echo in streets

  • Added: Apr 30, 2008
  • Length: 02:32
Coping with war
From: Alaska Teen Media Institute
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Megan Haller interviews a teen whose dad is currently in Iraq and talks with Brian Griggs who hosts deployment and reunion workshops for kids who h...

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Nov 26, 2007
  • Length: 03:35
  • Purchases: 1
Military Recruitment After High School
From: Alaska Teen Media Institute
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Senior Kathryn Petros looks at military recruitment in the halls of her high school and talks to recent recruits.

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  • Added: May 23, 2005
  • Length: 06:06
  • Purchases: 3
Sara - An Iraqi Girl's Story
From: UNICEF
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This story is free! - An Iraqi girl describes her family’s preparations for the coming elections  

  • Added: Feb 11, 2005
  • Length: 04:09