Life After Iraq

Cape Cod Times ^ | November 11, 2005 | KEVIN DENNEHY

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DENNIS - Twice already in recent weeks Matt Emery has taken his friends to see ''Jarheads,'' the new movie about Gulf War-era Marines and the bonds they formed in battle.

Veterans from the Vietnam era had their own movies, like ''Platoon,'' says Emery, a Marine from Dennis. This is the soundtrack for Iraq veterans.

And sure enough, for Emery the movie brought back memories of the dust and dirt, loneliness and exhilaration, and, most of all, the precious letters from home.

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"Veterans from the Vietnam era had their own movies, like 'Platoon,' says Emery, a Marine from Dennis. This ['Jarheads']is the soundtrack for Iraq veterans."

Let's hope not. I hear 'Jarheads' isn't a particularly good portrayal of our guys.

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I hear 'Jarheads' isn't a particularly good portrayal of our guys.

I've received mixed reviews. Haven't been to a movie in 7 or 8 years and this wont break my streak.