This essay by Joe Linhart, a Harvard alum and veteran of the Iraq War, documents in intimate and vivid episodes a year of combat service. The piece was part of our effort to mark the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 with a series of articles on the event as it happened and its legacy.
From the Judges
Highly creative and original, this submission is a compelling juxtaposition between the stark realities of the Iraq War and the structure of traditional academia. It is memorable and worthy of recognition for its power and unique approach.
