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American Sons

Season 2026 Episode 1 | 55m 20s

Meet a brotherhood of Marines as they struggle to overcome the trauma of combat in Afghanistan and the loss of many of their comrades, including their dear friend JV Villarreal. Now, a decade after JV’s death, his brother Marines continue to reunite, helping each other cope with lingering wounds and strengthening the unbreakable bonds formed in war.

Aired: 01/11/26 | Expires: 04/12/26
Extras
Marines reunite at J.V. Villarreal’s memorial in a powerful ritual of healing.
Meet a brotherhood of Marines struggling to overcome trauma from their deployment to Afghanistan.
Marines reunite in Montana, confronting memories of war and survival.
Marines of India Battery 3/12 arrive in Afghanistan, filled with hope, unaware of what's to come.
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