
War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan with Miles Lagoze
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09/21/23 • 88 min
Note this episode contains explicit language and discussion of self-harm.
On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Miles Lagoze, the documentary filmmaker behind “Combat Obscura” a gripping unfiltered look at the war in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012 during his time as an eighteen year-old Combat Camera with the 1st Battalion 6th Marines. Most recently he is the author of a new book about his experiences in Afghanistan and returning home. It’s called, “Whistles From the Graveyard: My Time Behind the Camera on War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan”
"Whistles From the Graveyard" is available for pre-order.
Look for RCD Contributor John Waters’ new novel “River City One” published this fall.
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Note this episode contains explicit language and discussion of self-harm.
On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Miles Lagoze, the documentary filmmaker behind “Combat Obscura” a gripping unfiltered look at the war in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012 during his time as an eighteen year-old Combat Camera with the 1st Battalion 6th Marines. Most recently he is the author of a new book about his experiences in Afghanistan and returning home. It’s called, “Whistles From the Graveyard: My Time Behind the Camera on War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan”
"Whistles From the Graveyard" is available for pre-order.
Look for RCD Contributor John Waters’ new novel “River City One” published this fall.
"Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd
Email comments and story suggestions to [email protected]
Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"
Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.
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