Soldiers' Songs

Marine Maj. Mike Corrado, 38, who oversaw security at the military base in Fallujah, is one of the few established musicians on To the Fallen. A singer-songwriter who has played shows with John Mayer and Derek Trucks, he says music helps him share his experiences. "I got a call from the parents of a Marine who was killed," he says. "They thanked me for helping them understand why he wanted to be in the Marines."