US Vet Trained Libyan Rebels
A cigar-chomping US Army veteran from Washington State watched the events in Libya and decided to help. So, Jerry Erwin went to Libya for two months, and helped train rebel fighters. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Erwin about his experiences.
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