Thirty-five years after the 1991 Gulf War came to a close, veterans of that conflict are taking stock of what the fight meant for them and for the nation, according to a report by Scott Maucione that aired on All Things Considered on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The segment, part of NPR's national coverage, focused on the legacy of the war and the Americans who carried out the mission. It was broadcast at 4:24 p.m. ET on Veterans Day, a date that gives the reflection added weight for communities where Gulf War service members and their families live.
The report is framed around the reflections of veterans three and a half decades removed from the conflict, examining both the war itself and the lasting effects it has had on those who fought it. Audio from the segment was not yet available at the time of publication.
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