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VIDEO: From Student to Soldier

Chris Higginbotham was a graduate student with me at UNC Chapel Hill, but on Saturday, May 18, 2008, the Army placed Chris back in active duty for "a period not to exceed 400 days." Here is his story. (Iraq footage courtesy of Chris Higginbotham from his first tour in Iraq.)

by cbabb on May 22,2008

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StrongAllAlongStephanie 533 days ago

Excellent Carla. Very personal and touching.

EricaAmerica 514 days ago

I agree. Nice story, Carla.

David_Whiteside 474 days ago

great story Carla!

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