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Peter Sprenger

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2LT Sprenger tells of weapons left unguarded and how dangerously coordinated attacks strengthened his resolve and dedication to fight the Iraqi enemy. (1:39)

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Ferocious fighting and a myriad of cultures in Iraq, took 2LT Peter Sprenger and his fellow soldiers by surprise. Their training didn't prepare them for what they faced. (2:45)

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Not knowing when he'd go to Iraq or what was going on politically, 2LT Sprenger recalls how it felt to finally enter the country. He relives the difficulty of moving through the desert while heading toward battle. (4:19)

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Trained very well before arriving in Kuwait, 2LT Sprenger experiences a Scud missle attack and witnesses just how well American forces are prepared. He describes what it's like to brace for chemical warfare in the desert heat. (3:48)

Phil Ovelman

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Phil Ovelman, a descendant of 5 generations of war veterans, joined the Marines in 1969. While training at Paris Island, he learned a valuable lesson about the merits of persistence. (4:15)

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Ovelman's friendship with an African American Marine ends in tragedy, but may have paved the way for his entry into the Combined Action Program. (2:22)

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Ovelman recounts his days among the villagers in the Combined Action Program. He not only learns how to bond with locals, but teaches fellow soldiers to embrace them as allies and friends. (7:55)

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Phil Ovelman's tour in the CAPs was rife with perils. He ponders the dangerous irony of winning hearts and minds, and cites the rules of engagement as an obstacle to winning wars. (8:18)

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Ovelman extended his tour of duty to ensure an early release and circumvent the pettiness of non-combat service. When he returned stateside following a bittersweet departure, he received unwelcome news from a stubborn officer. (4:11)

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Ovelman returned home to find there were very few jobs available to combat veterans. Even after landing a career with the Department of Corrections, he marvels at the audacious questioning veterans must endure during the interview process. (2:16)