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VIDEO:  2 Of 7: Why I Joined The Military
 
 
The vets tell Senator Obama their reasons for enlisting, and Wendell talks about his experience with post-traumatic stress disorder. (3.20.08)
by  MTVNews  on Mar 20,2008
 
 
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