A special Veterans' Day episode of The Moth. A Naval Aviator trains to land his plane on an aircraft carrier, a future marine rebels against her abusive father, an Iraqi man risks his life working as a translator for the armed forces. Hosted by The Moth’s Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Veterans' Day 2016: Iraq, Aircraft Carriers & Candy
Ted Hartley
Mr. Hartley from Fighter squadron (VF 73) on Mediterranean patrol. Mr. Hartley is front and center.
Abbas Mousa
Abbas Mousa (second from right) with his family on the day of his college graduation.
Abbas in Baghdad two days before he received his special immigrant visa.
"A couple of days after I took my big suitcase and left for Kurdistan state in Northern Iraq. This is the square when I would sit and watch people."
Abbas on the job, translating between SPC Sohnrey and workers.
"After Cowboy became my nickname, I really embraced the character." - Abbas