Episode 7: No, I'm Not Good | American Veteran: Unforgettable Stories Podcast | PBS

Summary

Clifton Hicks recounts his enlistment and deployment to Iraq, driven by patriotic ideals instilled by media and family tradition, but ultimately leading him to seek conscientious objector status. He experienced the harsh realities of war, contrasting it with the idealized portrayals he grew up with. His takeaway is that the military is a demanding job, and sometimes one must actively seek a different path when their convictions change.