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Military Discharge

Troops With Service-Related Mental Health Issues Say It's Unfair To Kick Them Out Of The Military

By Steve Walsh • Feb 23, 2021
Romeo Pactores, Jr.'s 18 year military career is in jeopardy after a DUI that he said was prompted by service-related mental health issues.
Steve Walsh / American Homefront

The Marine Corps established Wounded Warrior Battalions to aid troops with the worst mental and physical injuries. But Marines in the battalions who are suicidal or suffer from PTSD can still be discharged for misconduct. 

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