Jan 1st, 2009 · Army Capt. Nate Rawlings has been sharing his experiences in Iraq with NPR over the last year. Madeleine Brand speaks with Rawlings about how he celebrated the new year in Baghdad and what 2009 may bring for United States soldiers in Iraq.
Sep 22nd, 2008 · From a cell phone on a rooftop in Baghdad, Capt. Nate Rawlings stresses the importance of voting and offers his take on the presidential candidates' Iraq policies. Rawlings also explains how he copes with soldiers who would rather be partying.
Sep 17th, 2008 · A listener asks what gives America the right to "force democracy on people" in Iraq and calls the U.S. Armed Forces murderers. Capt. Rawlings reponds, "If you feel that we entered into this conflict unjustly and feel that we should not be here, then do all that you can to bring us home."
Jul 9th, 2008 · The Princeton alum addresses mockery about his Ivy League schooling and how he "justifies" his mission. He also offers tips on how to delay deployment so as not to miss the birth of one's child.
Jun 17th, 2008 · Capt. Nate Rawlings, 26-year-old aspiring writer, provides an update from Iraq and talks about how he's faring during his second tour. NPR recently profiled Rawlings, who was stop-lossed, and has been following his progress.
Jun 13th, 2008 · A 26-year-old Princeton alum offers his take on the reality of the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, the struggle for unity in Iraq and whether one can be patriotic and disagree with the military. He will be taking questions and sending updates throughout the upcoming months.
May 16th, 2008 · The 26-year-old Princeton alum has been stop-lossed in Sadr City. Over the next few months, he'll be answering listeners' questions about his experience. In his first batch of answers, he discusses how he fills his spare time, why his soldiers sometimes make fun of him, and what he'd tell a kid who's considering a future in the military.
May 9th, 2008 · When Army Capt. Nate Rawlings, 26, returned from Iraq in 2006, he planned to apply to a graduate film program. Now, he's obligated to return to Iraq for an unexpected second tour of duty. Writer Whitney Terrell catches up with his friend at Fort Hood in Texas as he prepares for 15 more months in Baghdad.