NPR’s Next Generation Radio—What does it mean to be an American?
Serving the country that took me in: A young veteran’s reflections on Afghanistan and patriotism
By Benedict Wright
In this digital multimedia piece, I tell the story of Cat Edles, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. His immigrant background and experience in the military made him value the freedom of being an American. At 27 years old, Edles views America with mixed feelings of both pride and concern as he transitions further into civilian life.
This story was the product of my participation in NPR’s Next Generation Radio in partnership with Colorado Public Radio.