Former Staff Sgt. Eric Kocher is one of the soldiers portrayed on "Generation Kill." Here, he talks about joining the Marines, fighting in Iraq and the media's negative portrayal of the military. Join the conversation at Big Think.
Big Think: "Emotion is only weakness"
Former Staff Sgt. Eric Kocher talks about being a Marine and the media's portrayal of the military.
By Salon Staff
Published August 25, 2008 9:19AM (EDT)
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