The Telling
Tuesday, November 15 2011
THE TELLING
Master Sergeant David Brunstad (pictured at right) is a veteran of the Iraq war and a current member of the Air Force National Guard. Recently, he invited family members to the base to witness his promotion ceremony. With the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, David was able to bring his husband, Darin, for the first time in his 17 years of military service.
- Hear Darin's original interview with Dick Gordon, "Committed Under Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
- Read Darin's Blog
- Learn about the Military Partners and Family Coalition
OPEN MIC: UNTOLD WAR STORIES
Dick recently asked listeners to share their "untold" war stories. Today, two stories, From Detroit and Kentucky.
OWNERS OF A PURPLE HEART
Independent producer Hillary Frank has the story of three Purple Heart recipients. The men talk about how they earned their medals and the ambivalence they feel about them.
ANDERSONVILLE
When people go to war, it marks them, and not only them, but family as well. Dave Alvin is a singer-songwriter. He heard the story of his great-great uncle who was in Andersonville prison on the grounds of Fort Sumter, and that story became a song.
Music in this program: New Year’s Eve, God is an Astronaut; Introduction, Ron Carter; Andersonville, Dave Alvin
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