Despain, Joshua PDF Print E-mail

ImageJoshua Despain, 23, refused to return to Iraq with the 82nd Airborne in 2004, saying "I saw the Iraqi people as no threat and couldn't see why people were getting killed for this.” He joined Iraq Veterans Against the War and has participated in protests and educational programs. The Army quietly discharged Despain in 2005.

 
< Prev   Next >

Why Donate?

kyle snyder
"Courage to Resist is a organization that has helped many soldiers, including myself who have taken a vital stance in refusing to redeploy to Iraq..."
— Kyle Snyder,
Iraq vet in Canada to resist redeployment
read more | donate now

GI Rights Hotline

For help getting out of the military, or related military issues, call the new GI Rights Hotline number at 877-447-4487. Free, confidential, and accurate info for troops, vets, recruits, and their families.