Topic: Desert Storm

Prior to his court-martial, Michael New was described as a model soldier who was offered the "green to gold" officer transition program. His service history included assignments at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, and a deployment to Saudi Arabia following Operation Desert Storm. New was promoted early and had saved lives during maneuvers, expressing a deep commitment to a twenty-year military career before the conflict over the UN insignia began.

Host Jeff Davis introduces the program from Central Texas, featuring guests Joyce Isaacs, a former KVET radio host, and Joyce Riley, a leading advocate for Gulf War illness research. Davis references his long-standing opposition to the 1990 Desert Storm operation, which he characterizes as fraudulent. The segment establishes the credentials of Riley as an Air Force nurse and a primary figure in the fight for veteran health rights.

Former Air Force Reserve flight nurse Joyce Riley discusses her investigation into Gulf War illness and allegations of a Pentagon cover-up. Riley describes her service during Operation Desert Storm and her subsequent diagnosis with a central nervous system disorder similar to multiple sclerosis. She argues that the Department of Defense and the CIA have lied to the military and the public regarding the health risks faced by troops.

The documentary Day 51 examines the ATF's surveillance of the Mount Carmel Center and the activities of gun dealer Paul Potter. It suggests that computer analysts Jeff Little and Wayne Martin may have accessed classified files regarding a government plot to distribute confiscated Iraqi weapons from Operation Desert Storm to American street gangs. This theory posits that the ATF raid was intended to silence those who discovered this illegal weapons pipeline.

Veterans review photos of camps where Kurds were held and the aftermath of battles involving T-72 tanks. They credit "uranium enriched shells" for the destruction of Iraqi armor. The footage includes images of anti-aircraft artillery and various military vehicles from the Desert Storm era.

Michael New is described as a model soldier who served in Saudi Arabia during the aftermath of Desert Storm before being stationed in Germany. He was recommended for the "Green to Gold" officer program and received early promotions due to his performance as a medic. Despite his love for military life, he chose to risk his career when ordered to wear a blue UN helmet, citing concerns that accepting UN authority in Europe would eventually lead to UN enforcement within the United States.

Reports indicate that over 14,000 veterans of Operation Desert Storm have died from symptoms associated with Gulf War illness. A personal account describes the death of a 40-year-old school teacher who served on the front lines and succumbed to the condition. While the U.S. Congress has begun recognizing the existence of the illness, the investigation is characterized as a potential cover-up of chemical exposure.