Part 1

180,000 part-time soldiers are now on active duty supporting the military action in Iraq. Approximately 3,000 troops from Washington State have just been deployed in the state's largest call up since World War II. Many "weekend warriors" never imagined their service would lead them to a year long assignment in Iraq.

Part 2

180,000 part-time soldiers are now on active duty supporting the military action in Iraq, many from Washington State. But there are serious questions about how ready they are.

Part 3

The Washington National Guard is answering critics who say troops deploying to Iraq might not be ready.

Part 4

With 180,000 part-time soldiers on active duty in Iraq nearly just as many families here at home are for the first time faced to live without the help of  a father or mother.  But there is support as they struggle to get through the long deployment.

Part 5

When 180,000 part-time soldiers went to Iraq they left behind their careers. Under the law their jobs are waiting  for them when they return. But the deployment took hundreds of  police officers, firefighters, and other emergency workers off the streets.

Part 6

On the one year anniversary of the Iraq war there was a heart warming homecoming at Fort Lewis for 70 local soldiers.

Part 7 (live)

Heather Bosch talks live about the week long series, which won a regional Edward. R. Murrow Award for Best Series.