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9/11 at 25: How the Global War on Terror Shaped a Generation

Unspent Rounds
Matt Francis, Steve Walsh, and Nicole Wiley
September 11, 2026

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Episode Notes:

In this second episode of War on the Rocks' 9/11 at 25 series, Nicole has a candid discussion with Matt Francis and Steve Walsh, hosts of Marine Pulse and Sailor Pulse, about the ways 9/11 impacted their personal military careers, the U.S. military at large, and the lasting legacy of the Global War on Terror. Their conversation touches on how emotion translates into action, why the Global War on Terror grew into something larger than was reasonable for operational success, and more.

Image: Cpl. Alex C. Guerra via DVIDS