The truth about Iraq from those who served.

THE PROGRAM

In the debate over the war in Iraq , the voices of those who fought on the front lines have been consistently absent. Operation Truth, an organization founded by veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, encourages soldiers to tell their own stories in their own words.

The Operation Truth panel of veterans will educate the American public about the truth of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from the perspective of the soldiers who have experienced them first-hand.

Many of our government's policies and approaches to military operations have manifested themselves as problems on the front lines and back at home. Whether the subject is the role of private contractors in military operations, the lack of body armor for troops, the closing of V.A. hospitals, or the effects of "Stop-loss," the men and women who have served and who have returned to civilian life truly have a unique and politically valuable perspective.

Operation Truth's panel of speakers will put a face on policy and will serve as the preeminent voice for informed opinion and analysis. When they say "We support our troops", they mean it. Operation Truth is fighting against VA budget cuts, advocating real support for soldiers' families and demanding accountability from those who are responsible for the poorly planned policies that have put so many young Americans' lives at stake.

THE RESPONSE

"Tonight's presentation was far and away the most informative, enlightening, and important program I've seen on campus to date. I was brought to tears on several occasions as I listened to the stories of these brave soldiers. Again, it was truly phenomenal."

John M. Hodges
Operations Manager, Student Activities
Temple University