Canada To Deport U.S. Deserter

"Canada has played enabler and protector of U.S. military deserters for decades.  VANCOUVER — U.S. army deserter Robin Long is slated to be deported back to his army base in Fort Knox, Ky., Tuesday, which...

Casualties of Conscience

"In training, though, he had serious qualms. From inside, the Army struck John as brutal, controlling, "like a slavery contract." Iraq, his first war zone, did nothing to quiet his doubts. The communications specialist was sent to a base near Baghdad to repair a phone and...

deserter seeks refuge in Canada

American soldier applies for asylum in Canada. Plus four other Americans from the U.S. Armed Forces.

Army Deserter Starts Anew In Japan (CBS News)

A North Carolina man who deserted the U.S. Army nearly 40 years ago was greeted by cheering crowds in his wife's hometown on a remote island in northern Japan, where he said he plans to live his "remaining days."

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