Turning swords to plowshares: Iraq veterans find peace in work on San Diego-area organic farm

Star Tribune Friday 18th December, 2009

VALLEY CENTER, Calif. - When Carlos Rivera returned from fighting in Iraq and found work as an electrician, he felt co-workers who knew about his military experience were gawking at him. He went home...

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