The firefight in Nisour Square ended in minutes. But for four American veterans, Paul Slough, Nicholas Slatten, Evan Liberty, and Dustin Heard, the war never stopped. Branded as symbols in a political storm, they became central figures in one of the most divisive prosecutions of the Iraq War era.

In this searing episode of Unfinished Business | A Podcast for Veterans Pursuing New Life Missions, host Eric Rush sits down with Paul Slough and Gina Keating, the investigative journalist behind Raven 23: How the Department of Justice Betrayed American Heroes. What unfolds is not a recounting, it’s a reckoning. They talk about silence in the press, collapse in the courts, and the personal cost of becoming a stand-in for someone else’s war guilt. Slough speaks not as a defendant, but as a man who carried a burden few understood. And Keating reveals what it took to exhume a story most outlets left buried.

This is more than an interview. It’s an entry into a record that still matters, because justice doesn’t end with a verdict, and truth doesn’t disappear just because it’s inconvenient.

Rush, Host | Executive Producer | CEO | Decorated Combat Vet

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What happens when the VA system built to serve you becomes the very thing that breaks you?

Trinidad Aguirre didn’t just survive the bureaucratic maze of the VA, he transformed his experience into a lifeline for others. A 100% disabled Gulf War Navy veteran, Trinidad founded VetsForever to do what the government often fails to: deliver validation, speed, and dignity to veterans navigating the disability claims process. This episode peels back the layers of that mission, and the man behind it.

We talk about what it costs to lead while healing, how economic justice fuels mental health, and what it really takes to rebuild trust in a system that once erased your name and your pain. At Unfinished Business, we’re proud to stand on the same front lines, amplifying the voices of veterans who turn struggle into strategy and pain into purpose.

Whether you’re a veteran, an advocate, or someone who refuses to accept that “the way it is” is the way it has to be, this story will shift your perspective.

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Carla Wicks: A Journey of Passion, Resilience, and Unyielding Spirit A Life Steeped in Service and Unmatched Dedication

Carla Wicks' incredible journey from serving in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era to a remarkable 35-year career as a Registered Dental Hygienist is a testament to her unwavering dedication to service and care. Yet, it's the intangible qualities that truly set Carla apart—her formidable inner strength, her nurturing spirit, and her relentless commitment to others. Carla's approach to leadership is far from conventional. It's not about titles or positions of authority but about inspiring and guiding others towards shared goals. Her roles within American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., her dedicated service at veteran luncheons, and her dynamic involvement in community theater highlight a leadership style rooted in empathy, support, and empowerment. Carla fosters a sense of community and shared purpose, leading with a compassionate heart and an inspiring vision.