In 2005, Specialist Justin Cliburn deployed to Iraq with the Oklahoma Army National Guard.

StoryCorps Shorts: The Nature of War POV

Premiered November 10, 2014
StoryCorps Shorts: The Nature of War

In 2005, Specialist Justin Cliburn deployed to Iraq with the Oklahoma Army National Guard. While serving in Baghdad, Justin formed an unlikely friendship with two Iraqi boys who lived nearby. At StoryCorps, Justin speaks with his wife, Deanne, about the lasting impression the boys left on his life.

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