AltWeeklies Wire
Vet Center Is Frontline for Returning Soldiersnew
Federally funded Vet Centers are a modern-day version of the community centers that began popping up around the country in the wake of the Vietnam War. It's where combat vets can go to open up about their trauma to other combat vets.
Creative Loafing (Sarasota) |
Max Linsky |
12-16-2004 |
War
Army's New Plan Is to Combat Stress at the Frontnew
A counselor at the Sacramento Veterans Center, Sandra Moreno, just did a tour in Iraq as part of a “combat stress company.” The new military program tries to help soldiers handle stress while they’re still serving with their companies.
Sacramento News & Review |
Chrisanne Beckner |
12-16-2004 |
War
Centers Treat Vets for Post-Traumatic Stress Disordernew
The Coatesville VA Medical Center in eastern Pennsylvania has treated relatively few veterans suffering from the psychological impact of the Iraq War, but it's preparing to serve a lot more.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mike Newall |
12-16-2004 |
War
Two Santa Fe Reservists' Stories
Two female reservists discuss the problems they've had since coming home from Iraq.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nadra Kareem |
12-16-2004 |
War
Nightmares of Warnew
Eric Huth, 23, faces an ordinary predicament: He's been looking for steady work since he was fired from the Post Office three months ago for being late to work. What sets him apart is that the disabled Army vet has such bad nightmares from his tour of duty in Iraq that it's difficult for Huth to wake up.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Stephanie Dunlap |
12-15-2004 |
War
