Category Archives: VCS In The News

US Military Suicides High –VCS Stats used

  From the Global Post US military suicides high even as wars wind down The military has finally admitted to the problem, but hasn’t been able to curb the Michael MoranFebruary 10, 2012  Some soldiers who survived the war have … Continue reading

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More Needs to be Done to Aid Vets with PTSD

Daily Star  Feb 3,2012 The recent story of Stamford grandmother Melody DiGregorio grieving the loss of her grandson, Air Force veteran Edward “Drew” Snyder, brings home the debilitating and often-unreported effects of post-traumatic stress disorder on our service men and … Continue reading

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Study Shows VA Has Insufficient Resources for Returning Veterans

Up to 20 percent suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome January 7, 2012 (Courier Press) – Johnny is marching home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to a nation that remains ill-prepared to quickly greet those suffering from the mental … Continue reading

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VCS in the News. Preliminary Impact Report.

Iraq War Lives on as Second-Costliest U.S. Conflict Fuels Debt 2011-12-27 05:00:29.0 GMT By Mike Dorning Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) — The war in Iraq is officially over. The costs will go on. Eight years of dodging improvised explosive devices, repelling … Continue reading

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From the Daily Beast

  As the Troops Come Home From Iraq, Here’s a Holiday Gift You Can Give Helen Benedict Dec 23, 2011 4:45 AM EST A series of hardships await soldiers who return home, including suicide, domestic violence, and divorce. But there … Continue reading

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