He was ready to fight in the 'war on terror.' This post-9/11 veteran looks back at his decision to enlist

In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, many young Americans enlisted to join the fight in the "war on terror." Now, 24 years later, CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault revisits the story of one such marine who joined the military at a young age. The veteran reflects on whether his motivations and experiences matched his initial expectations. This exploration highlights the long-term impacts on those who were eager to serve their country in the immediate aftermath of a national tragedy.