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AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS | Operation Homecoming | PBS

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From "Operation Homecoming": "Taking Chance," based on Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl's writings recalling his journey accompanying the body of Private First Class Chance Phelps -- who was killed in action outside of Baghdad -- to his hometown of Grand Junction, Colorado.

"Operation Homecoming" is a unique documentary that explores the firsthand accounts of American soldiers through their own words and is part of PBS's America at a Crossroads series. Operation Homecoming airs April 16, 2007. Check local listings for air times and visit www.pbs.org/crossroads for more information.

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Post Date: April 5, 2007