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Caption:  Former Navy fighter pilot John Semcken was a technical advisor on the set of the first 'Top Gun' movie in 1986., Credit: Libby Denkmann / American Homefront
"Top Gun: Maverick" is scheduled for release next year. But perceptions of the military and warfare have changed since the original iconic movie pr...

Bought by Texas Public Radio, WUSF, KPBS, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and Colorado Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 17, 2020
  • Length: 03:59
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: Former Air Force medic Lisa Thompkins is among the veterans living at the West L.A. VA's tent encampment., Credit: Matt Tinoco / KPCC
The VA sanctioned encampment provides basic services to homeless veterans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It's drawn mixed reactions from homeless advo...

Bought by KPBS, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WUSF, Texas Public Radio, and Colorado Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 13, 2020
  • Length: 03:32
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: Recruit Crystal Townsend, 35, said the Army provided a more diverse range of career options than other military branches. She hopes to go into military intelligence., Credit: Dan Boyce / American Homefront
The campaign, which launched in November, emphasizes Army careers in technology, medicine, and other non-combat jobs.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KPBS, WUSF, Texas Public Radio, and KPCC


  • Added: Jan 13, 2020
  • Length: 03:42
  • Purchases: 5
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News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 16, 2007
  • Length: 29:03
  • Purchases: 1