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VOCES: American Sons

The men of India Battery; Cpl. Villarreal furthest to the right. From his Combat archive.
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The men of India Battery; Cpl. Villarreal furthest to the right. From his Combat archive.

Premieres Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+

Meet a brotherhood of Marines as they struggle to overcome the trauma of combat in Afghanistan and the loss of many of their comrades, including their dear friend JV Villarreal.

American Sons: Before the Fire: India Battery Arrives

Now, a decade after JV’s death, his brother Marines continue to reunite, helping each other cope with lingering wounds and strengthening the unbreakable bonds formed in war.

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American Sons: Reunion in Neihart: Brothers in Memory and Survival

Nick Fry, Angel Rios, Raimen Horn, Gorge Serna, and Yolanda Villarreal at the San Fernando Cemetery for JV's 10th Memorial Anniversary.
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Nick Fry, Angel Rios, Raimen Horn, Gorge Serna, and Yolanda Villarreal at the San Fernando Cemetery for JV's 10th Memorial Anniversary.

Watch On Your Schedule: VOCES "American Sons" will be available to stream with KPBS+, a new free streaming video app designed for ease and enjoyment everywhere you watch including Roku, smart TVs and mobile devices. It’s locally curated for San Diego by the KPBS programming team. With a clean and intuitive design, discovering and enjoying KPBS and PBS content on-demand has never been easier.

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American Sons: A Family United in Remembrance

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