Fewer than 20 percent of veterans suffer from PTSD, but most Americans think the disorder is far more common.
Carson Frame
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American Homefront
Jay Price
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American Homefront
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Many former troops consider an Arlington burial their final veterans benefit. But space for in-ground burials is getting scarce, so some vets may be steered toward cremation instead. -
Some Vietnam veterans say the Afghanistan withdrawal has triggered symptoms of post-traumatic stress, while others are voicing frustration and powerlessness.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has partnered with the Warrior-Scholar Project, a non-profit group that runs the camps at major universities around the U.S.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs said its frontline health workers must get vaccinated by mid-September or they'll lose their jobs.
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The Darkhorse Battalion, based at Camp Pendleton, is the Marine unit which suffered the highest percentage of casualties during the 20 year war.
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Amid debate over President Biden's decision to withdraw American forces, veterans who served in Afghanistan say the situation is hard to understand if you haven’t been there.
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As part of a special project targeted at military kids, Sesame Workshop and its Muppets are tackling the subjects of race, diversity, and discrimination.
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President Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have endorsed major changes in how the military handles sexual assault and harassment cases. But reforms may not happen until 2023.
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In cities nationwide, groups addressing veteran homelessness by replacing the traditional shelter model with tiny homes.
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More than three million service members were exposed to toxic smoke from burn pits. Some are now sick, and they're fighting for VA health and disability benefits.
