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Memorializing the Deadly Myth of John Wayne

Staff / Truthdig May 26, 2007 On the 100th anniversary of John Wayne's birth, falling as it does on Memorial Day weekend, Truthdig presents two pieces connecting the hype of the celluloid "war hero" who never fought to the hard human costs of war. It was the Duke's deadly myth, after all, that would lead young men like Ron Kovic to sacrifice life and limb in needless wars. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Maverick Candidate Mike Gravel

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2007 Presidential candidate Mike Gravel's performance in the first Democratic debate took him from off the radar to Truthdigger of the week. Naturally, we just had to pick his brain. The former senator from Alaska, who helped end the draft, tells Truthdig why he's running, why there are so few mavericks in politics these days and why war makes him angry. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Army Chief Won’t Rule Out Longer Deployments

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2007 The Army's new chief of staff, Gen. George Casey (of Iraq fame), has said he can't guarantee that deployments won't grow beyond the current 15 months. Casey was asked about the extensions by a frustrated Army wife who said her husband's deployments have more than doubled in length over the years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Better Him Than Me

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Feb 27, 2007 Prince Harry's imminent deployment to Iraq stands in stark contrast to the behavior of America's draft-dodging chicken hawks, who bloviate about honoring the troops while abusing them at home and abroad. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Draft Equipment to Be Tested

Staff / Truthdig Dec 28, 2006 The Selective Service System is planning to test equipment and procedures that would be used in a draft. Cryptically referred to as the Area Office Mobilization Prototype Exercise, the test would not take place until 2009, and could be canceled because of budget cuts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )