Season Two, Episode 08

Season Two, Episode 08

Banished Veterans – Part II

Banished Veterans – Part II

A story of military vets barred from the country they served.

In the final part of this series, EIS visits the Deported Veterans Support House in Tijuana. Commonly known as “The Bunker” by residents, the house hosts veterans released from the military and deported out of the United States. A number of veterans tell stories of hardships in Mexico, efforts to join military branches in other countries, and retaining American pride after banishment.

Photos by Clarke Tolton. All others couresy of Hector Barajas. Music by Sontag Shogun.