Longest War Podcast (Ep07) – Sohrab

Sohrab | Afghan Interpreter (part 2) On episode 7 of Longest War: The Post 9/11 Veterans Podcast, we finish our conversation with Afghan interpreter, Sohrab, and talk about serving with US special forces during the Global War on Terror, the current state of Afghanistan, respect for veterans, and staying in America.   Listen to part 1 (episode …

Longest War Podcast (Ep06) – Sohrab

Sohrab | Afghan Interpreter (part 1) On episode 6 of Longest War, the podcast of VBC’s Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project, we have an in-depth conversation with Afghan interpreter, Sohrab, about his experiences serving with US special forces during the Global War on Terror, coming to America, and finding brotherhood and acceptance among American veterans. Listen to …

Longest War Podcast (Ep05) – Lee Bruner

Lee Bruner | Army – Afghanistan   On episode 5 of Longest War, the podcast of VBC’s Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project, we have an in-depth conversation with US Army veteran of Afghanistan, Lee Bruner, about first combat, the African-American veteran experience, coping with post-traumatic stress, and coming home. Explicit language/content.     Those who served since …

Longest War Podcast (Ep04) – Michaela Diallo

Michaela Diallo | Pennsylvania Air National Guard   On episode 4 of Longest War, the podcast of VBC’s Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project, we have an in-depth conversation with Michaela Diallo of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, about joining the Reserves, deploying to Manas AFB in Kyrgyzstan, helping veterans through PA Serves, racism, and being a mom in …

Longest War Podcast (Ep03) – Ryan Ahl

Ryan Ahl | Pennsylvania National Guard   On episode 3 of Longest War, the podcast of VBC’s Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project, we have an in-depth conversation with Pa National Guard veteran, Ryan Ahl, about deploying to Iraq as an infantryman, post-traumatic stress, commissioning as an officer, and helping fellow veterans though the VA’s community-based Vet Centers. …

Longest War Podcast (Ep02) – Jim Yauger

Jim Yauger | Soundtrack of the Global War on Terror   On episode 2 of Longest War, the podcast of VBC’s Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project, we have an in-depth conversation with Army veteran of Iraq, Jim Yauger, about the music that inspired, motivated, and comforted the troops on the front lines.  Explicit language/content.     The Global …

Longest War Podcast (Ep01) – Todd DePastino

Todd DePastino | VBC Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project   On episode 1 of Longest War, the podcast of VBC’s Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project, we have an in-depth conversation with VBC executive director Todd DePastino about the Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project.     The Global War on Terror is our nation’s first war fought with an all-volunteer …