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VOCES: American Sons

Before the Fire: India Battery Arrives

Season 2026 Episode 1 | 2m 20s

In May 2010, the men of India Battery 3/12 deploy to Afghanistan’s Helmand Province. Through the eyes of Cpl. J.V. Villarreal and Cpl. Billy Branch, we witness the excitement of arrival and the powerful brotherhood of the unit — just before the harsh realities of combat, injury, and loss forever alter their lives.

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Meet a brotherhood of Marines struggling to overcome trauma from their deployment to Afghanistan.

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Marines reunite at J.V. Villarreal’s memorial in a powerful ritual of healing.

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