Presents a composite narritive of the experiences of U.S. Service Personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan...from publisher.

Introduction -- Setting. The global war on terror -- Experience. Enlistment and patriotism -- Politics and professionalism -- Coping with unfamiliarity and violence -- Wrestling with ethical issues -- Winning hearts and minds -- Working with private contractors -- Dealing with the media and public opinion -- Reentry. Reestablishing normalcy -- Accessing institutional resources -- Global war on terror and earlier wars -- Listening to veterans.