Author: CTR

He was released from the military in October, 2006 with an “other than honorable” discharge. By resisting,” he said, I feel I made up for the sins I committed in this war.

The Canadian Peace Alliance, the War Resisters Support Campaign, and the New Democratic Party have supported Robin.

He began to speak out to his superiors and was eventually diagnosed with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. He won an honorable discharge in December 2003.

Mark Wilkerson enlisted prior to September 11, shortly after graduating from high school. After basic training he was sent to Ft. Hood, TX. In March 2003 he deployed to Iraq with the 720th Military Police Battalion.

Joshua Key enlisted in the U.S. army and was sent to Iraq shortly after the 2003 invasion. His book which is an account of his life and his seven months in Iraq is well worth reading.

Imprisoned for 13 months after being convicted of “missing movement” in 2005, Benderman is still appealing, and fighting for an honorable discharge.