In Their Boots: Recent Episodes
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IN THEIR BOOTS is a compelling new magazine show about the dramatic impact the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are having on us - the people here at home. The show will feature our Iraq and Afghanistan service men and women and their families in stories and situations that have universal appeal.
Eight Children from three military families are forced to grow up for a year without their mothers, while their mothers are off serving in Iraq.
Eight children from three military families are forced to grow up for a year without their mothers, while their mothers are off serving in Iraq.
Three women service members return from Iraq and Afghanistan to find they face a new battle—a battle to treat their wartime injuries.
With Fort Campbell next door to the town of Clarksville, Tennessee, the two communities are intertwined and everyone is profoundly affected by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Three female Iraq/Afghanistan vets return home to find they face a new battle—a battle for their for healthcare.
LoglineForty years after Vietnam, a new generation of American service members is returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and ending up on the streets and homeless.
The wives of two U.S. service members are being deported from the country their husbands proudly served — and in one case died for.
The town of Clarksville is deeply connected to the Fort Campbell Army Base and everyone in town shares a kinship to the military and a close relationship to wars we are fighting.
In the years after the Vietnam War, America saw a disturbing wave of veterans end up on the street and homeless.
When U.S. Marine Michael Ferschke was killed in battle in Iraq, his wife and child had no idea that they would now have to fight a new battle just to be able to live in the country Michael died for.
More than 2 million children in the U.S. have had a parent deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan since the start of these current conflicts.
Three female Iraq/Afghanistan vets return home to find they face a new battle—a battle for healthcare.
"Second Battle"Jack Barrios fought with the United States Army in Iraq; but when he came back from the war to be with his family in Los Angeles, he found out that he had a new battle to fight: to stop his wife, Frances, from being deported. Hota Ferschke’s husband served honorably in the Marines and gave his life in his service to our country. But like Frances, Hota faces deportation, even though she’s raising her late husband’s child. “Second Battle” is the tragic story of two families who’s husband’s served honorably, but whose service has no impact on our nation’s inflexible immigration laws. "Segunda Batalla"Jack Barrios luchó con el Ejército estadounidense en Iraq, pero cuando él finalmente volvió de la batalla para estar con su familia en Los Ángeles, él encontró que él tenía una nueva batalla para luchar: evitar que su esposa fuera deportada. Hota Ferschkes husband served honorably in the Marines and gave his life in his service to our country. But like Frances, Hota enfrenta deportacion, sin importar que esta criando al hijo de su esposo que murio. Segunda Batalla es la tragica historia de dos familias que sus esposos sirvieron honorablemente y que sus servicios no impactan las leyes de inmigracion en nusetro pais.
After serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, three veterans discover the value of their service as they search for employment in the midst of a troubled economy.
Four soldiers tread the complex path to recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI), the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A look back at the people, interviews, and press coverage of In Their Boots' first season on the web.
Dorine Kenney lost her only child Jacob to the Iraq war. Eleven days after Jacob's death, on his 29th birthday, Dorine sent a care package to one of her son's friends still serving in Iraq. This single act spawned The Jacob's Light Foundation, an organization to honor her son and care for those still fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our host Jan Bender interviews Dorine. More at InTheirBoots.com.
A Marine Reservist, Cpl. Jeffrey Lucey, seeks help from the Veterans Administration to heal his invisible wounds, but his condition worsens, his medical needs go un-met, and he ultimately takes his own life. Our host Jan Bender interviews Jeffrey's father Kevin and Paul Sullivan from Veterans for Common Sense.
A Marine Reservist, Cpl. Jeffrey Lucey, seeks help from the Veterans Administration to heal his invisible wounds, but his condition worsens, his medical needs go un-met, and he ultimately takes his own life. Our host Jan Bender interviews Jeffrey's mother Joyce and Dr. Judith Broder from The Soldiers Project.
Our Thanksgiving Special featuring two of our favorite stories: "Beating the Odds" and "Homecoming".
Featuring "Angie's Story", in which an Iraq veteran drives halfway across the country to confront her PTSD - a painful combination of military sexual trauma and combat stress. Our host Jan Bender interviews Sgt. Angie Peacock and Sexual Assault Counselor Smita Satiani.
In the Veterans Day Special we meet John Lujan, Mark Little and the women of the "Finding Your Voice" veterans retreat. Our host Jan Bender interviews John Lujan, Tia Christopher and Mark Little.
Chapter 2 of "Beyond Basic Training." Jan Bender interviews Kevin Randolph and David Leonard from The Salvation Army.
Chapter 1 of "Beyond Basic Training." Jan Bender interviews Elise Randolph and Gracie Broll.
Chapter 2 of "When He Came Home." Jan Bender interviews Sgt. Richard Massimino and Dr. April Groff from the VA.
Chapter 1 of "When He Came Home." Jan Bender interviews Natasha Massimino and Dr. Judith Broder from The Soldiers Project.
Chapter 2 of "A Good Cause." Jan Bender interviews young volunteers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Chapter 1 of "A Good Cause." Jan Bender interviews young volunteers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Chapter 3 of "We Regret to Inform You." Led by Taryn Davis, a group of young military widows band together in a new peer support network called the American Widow Project. Jan Bender holds a special in-studio interview with the women of the AWP.
Led by Taryn Davis, a group of young military widows band together in a new peer support network called the American Widow Project. Chapter 2.
Led by Taryn Davis, a group of young military widows band together in a new peer support network called the American Widow Project. Episode 11 aired September 10, 2008 with special guests Taryn Davis and James Sheeler.
Ever since Jerry Cortinas was seriously injured in the line of duty, his wife Celina has helped him slowly readjust to civilian life. Guests Jerry Cortinas and Brenda Kecskes call in via webcam.
In this Episode we meet Jerry Cortinas, a former Green Beret who was severely injured in the line of duty. Our host Jan Bender interviews Jerry and Lonnie C. Moore from the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Office.
Amanda Raymond and her husband, Gary, prepare their family and their lives for his upcoming tour in Iraq.With Special guests: Gary Raymond, live from Iraq! Dr. Judith Broder - Director - The Soldiers Project
Amanda Raymond and her husband, Gary, prepare their family and their lives for his upcoming tour in Iraq.
Featuring the Real Story "Hero's Welcome: Chapter 1" and special guests Domonicque Tatum, US Army Infantryman; Mary Tatum Chappell, Domonicque's mother; and Floyd "Shad" Meshad, National Veterans Foundation.
Review of the past two episodes following and talking to Kim Roy, an army wife awaiting her husbands return from Afghanistan. Guests, including Kim's husband Justin Roy, call in via live webcam for discussion and questions. Log on to www.intheirboots.com to learn more about this and many other amazing stories.
A review of the premiere and follow up episodes of the new live webcast "In Their Boots." Rosie Babin and her son Alan give us a glimpse into their life in "Beating The Odds" chapters 1 and 2. Guest callers, along with the subjects themselves, log on via video webcam for live discussion.Log on to www.intheirboots.com to learn more about this and many other amazing stories.
Featuring the Real Story "Homecoming: Chapter 2" and special guests Justin Roy, Captain in the US Army; and Virginia Ruehrwein from Armed Services YMCA, San Diego.
Featuring the Real Story "Homecoming: Chapter 1" and special guests Kimberly Roy, Army Wife; Desiree Snowden, formerly of the Family Readiness Group; Kelly Hruska, National Military Family Association.
Featuring the Real Story "Beating the Odds: Chapter 2" and special guests Alan Babin, Christy Babin, Sandy Trombetta (VA National Winter Sports Clinic) and Adrian Atizado (Disabled American Veterans).
Featuring the Real Story "Beating the Odds: Chapter 1" and special guests Rosie Babin, Bo Rollins (Paralyzed Veterans of America) and Brenda Murdough (American Pain Foundation).