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Shell Shock, Battle Fatigue, Post Traumatic Stress
August 30, 2011
by Jon Alpert
No matter the name, this phenomenon leaves troops Wartorn. The director of Wartorn 1861-2010, the HBO documentary on post-traumatic stress, shares his personal experiences with the making of the film and how he gained an understanding of what troops today might be facing.
Preparing For Their Return
August 29, 2011
by Joe Varney
In 2009, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, earned a dubious status. It led the Army in suicide rates. Today, the post is working to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health issues, identify soldiers who may be at risk, and provide the best care available to those who need it.In Our New Issue
From Afghanistan to the Korean DMZ to the Horn of Africa and back to our own shores, the nine combatant commands highlighted in our Summer 2013 issue protect U.S. security interests worldwide.
Today's Photo
Paratroopers jump from a C-17 Globemaster III during Operation Spartan Reach, a mass tactical airborne training event in Alaska. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher
Hot Topics
- DOD's website connects military children from AFPS
- Condolence payments to Afghans total millions of dollars from Air Force Times
- Involuntary manslaughter charge may be dropped in case of Private Danny Chen from New York Times
- Britain could increase military presence in Strait of Hormuz from USA Today
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