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New Report Cites Rise In Army Suicide Rate, Sex Crimes
January 24, 2011 (New Haven Independent) – Troops who have deployed to war zones two or more times have a higher risk of committing suicide than those who have deployed once or never deployed, a new Army report shows. The … Continue reading
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New Veterans for Common Sense Impact Report is Now Available
Veterans for Common Sense is the only organization making extensive use of the Freedom of Information Act to compile a regular and comprehensive report of this nature. Our concise report uses primary source data obtained from the Department of Defense … Continue reading
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PTSD a growing problem. Nationwide and local efforts needed.
From CNN Experts:Vet’s PTSD,violence a growing problem By Ashley Hayes, CNN updated 5:02 PM EST, Tue January 17, 2012 (CNN) – A man opens fire in a national park, killing a ranger who was attempting to stop him after he blew through … Continue reading
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Wars lessons being applied to ease combat stress
Published January 18, 2012 | Associated Press CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – When the Marine unit that suffered the greatest casualties in the 10-year Afghan war returned home last spring, they didn’t rush back to their everyday lives. Instead, the Marine … Continue reading
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Veterans Need Strong Connection to Civilians to Help Transition
KATIE BAIRD Published: 01/18/12 12:05 am From Tacoma,WA News Tribune.com As readers of this newspaper likely know, last year Joint Base Lewis-McChord suffered a record number of suicides (TNT 12-30). Tragically, this increase reflects a nationwide trend; suicide rates in … Continue reading
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First Lady Unveils Plan to Improve TBI, PTSD Care
January 12, 2012 (Military.com) – Speaking Wednesday to an auditorium packed with camouflage-clad soldiers and medical students in white lab coats, first lady Michelle Obama announced a new initiative to help doctors better identify, understand and treat the invisible wounds … Continue reading
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First Lady Tackling Medical Treatment For Vets
by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS text size A A A WASHINGTON January 11, 2012, 01:19 am ET WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama has gotten a new commitment from medical schools to boost training and research for the treatment of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and other … Continue reading
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VCS&VUFT Landmark Lawsuit in the News
Mercury News editorial: Help Iraq veterans succeed when they get home Mercury News Editorial Posted: 12/18/2011 08:00:00 PM PST The final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq is a welcome way to conclude 2011. Young Americans will be coming home, and … Continue reading
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Inconclusive Report Does Little to Cool Down Burn Pit Controversy
December 2011 (US Medicine) – Whether exposure to war zone burn-pits causes long-term health issues has created heated debate among military officials, veterans, Congress members and currently deployed troops. Unfortunately, a long-awaited report does little to provide definitive answers or … Continue reading
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Veterans Fight in 9th Circuit for Better PTSD Treatment
December 14, 2011 (Courthouse News Service) – Veterans appeared before the full 9th Circuit on Tuesday to secure better treatment for service members with mental health issues. In May, a three-judge panel of the court took the rare step of … Continue reading
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