Fresh Air, Thomas Ricks and Stephen Benjamin, June 19, 2007

This episode of Fresh Air features Washington Post senior Pentagon correspondent Thomas Ricks, discussing his recent trip to Iraq and insights from his bestselling book Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, alongside former Navy Petty Officer Stephen Benjamin, who shares his experiences as a gay Arabic translator dismissed under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The program explores issues related to U.S. military operations, national security, and the impact of policy decisions on service members.