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In Sickness and in Healthnew

An unusual group provides wisdom and support for partners of vets and soldiers with PTSD.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  09-20-2010  |  War

Thanks to No Child Left Behind, Military Recruiters Swoop into Schoolsnew

NCLB forces high schools that receive federal funding to provide upperclassmen's contact information to the Armed Forces -- unless a parent specifically has opted out. The law also requires that military recruiters be given the same access to public schools afforded to college recruiters and potential employers. In response, some school districts limited the access of all recruiters to high schools, but others rolled out the camouflage carpet.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  09-23-2008  |  War

Stop-Loss: Stuck in the Servicenew

John Walter is just one man retained beyond his contract.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  12-11-2007  |  War

'Support Our Troops': A Magnetic Issuenew

Should police and city vehicles have yellow ribbons supporting the troops?
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  12-04-2007  |  War

The Talking Woundednew

Vietnam survivors offer some friendly, if heavy, advice to today's soldiers.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  11-20-2007  |  War

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