Episode Description:Michael Pack joins the VET S.O.S. Network to discuss the making of The Last 600 Meters and share powerful insight into the Iraq War’s most significant urban battles — Fallujah and Najaf — and the veterans who lived them. He breaks down the emotional, tactical, and historical realities of the 2004 battles and explains why capturing these stories matters now more than ever.In this episode, we unpack:• The untold ground-level experiences of Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen in 2004• Why Fallujah and Najaf remain critical to understanding modern urban warfare• How the documentary preserves veteran stories for families and the American public• The meaning behind “the last 600 meters” — and the emotional toll carried for decadesWhether you're navigating the military-to-civilian transition, supporting a veteran, studying military history, or seeking a deeper understanding of the Iraq War, this conversation delivers clarity, perspective, and a lifeline to understanding what service members endured.Michael Pack is an award-winning documentary producer and director with more than 15 nationally broadcast films on PBS. His newest documentary, The Last 600 Meters, chronicles the largest U.S. battles since Vietnam — the 2004 battles of Fallujah and Najaf. He is the founder of Manifold Productions and Palladium Pictures, and has spent decades preserving complex American stories through film. Though not a veteran himself, he has dedicated years to amplifying military voices and honoring the service of those who fought.0:00 – Welcome0:30 – Guest Introduction2:15 – Why Michael Created The Last 600 Meters4:00 – Capturing Ground-Level Reality from Marines & Soldiers6:00 – The Meaning Behind “The Last 600 Meters”10:20 – The Emotional Weight Carried by Veterans14:00 – Why These Stories Matter 20 Years Later18:00 – Fallujah & Najaf: The Battles America Forgot23:00 – Preserving History for Veterans’ Families26:00 – How to Watch the PBS Documentary27:18 – Final Thoughts & Lifeline MessageVET S.O.S. connects veterans, service members, and military spouses with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.Don’t drown in the sea of transition — grab the lifeline.VET S.O.S. — Military Transition Resources ShowVET S.O.S. — Operation Startup (Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight)VET S.O.S. — Learning Lifeline (Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents The ScoopWebsite: vetsospodcast.comYouTube: @vetsospodcastTikTok: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: VET S.O.S.Instagram: @vetsospodcastFacebook: @vetsospodcastX/Twitter: @vetsospodcast#VETSOS #TheScoop #TheLast600Meters #MichaelPack #Fallujah #Najaf #IraqWarStories #MilitaryDocumentary #VeteranVoices #PBSFilm #GrabTheLifeline

Inside “The Last 600 Meters” | Michael Pack | Untold Truth of Fallujah & Najaf

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