Bringing the Fallen Home

Join the conversation with retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Les Carroll, an award-winning military journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author who shares his riveting experiences and heartfelt stories. From serving at Dover Air Force Base and supporting the return of fallen service members to his deployments in Afghanistan, Carroll talks about the moments that shaped his career and inspired his creative works, including his novel, 'This Troubled Ground,' and the documentary 'Bringing the Fallen Home.' Dive deep into the emotional, logistical, and human aspects of military service and the poignant tales of those who serve and their families. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:16 Work at Dover Air Force Base 02:10 Military Career and Deployments 04:28 Inspirations and Experiences 20:55 Project Contributions: Bringing the Fallen Home 22:14 Legacy and Impactful Work 33:20 The Importance of Veteran Stories 56:11 Lighter Note 55:53 Closing Remarks Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://lescarroll.com This Troubled Ground Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-Troubled-Ground-Carroll/dp/B0C9W1HJZ8 Library of Congress Veterans History Project: https://www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project/about-this-program/ Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

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