Citizen Soldier

"Citizen Soldier" is a documentary film that follows the experiences of a group of Oklahoma Army National Guard soldiers known as the "Thunderbirds." The 2016 film offers a firsthand account of life in Afghanistan during the surge, with real footage shot from multiple camera angles, including helmet cameras. Through the eyes of CPL Alex (Jordian Alex), 2LT Brown (James Tyler Brown), SGT Colson (Jared Colson), and others, the film provides an intimate look at modern warfare, brotherhood, and patriotism.