May 12 Army Sgt. Charged with Murder in Iraq Clinic Attack By PBS News Hour A U.S. soldier suspected of killing five fellow servicemembers Monday at a military counseling clinic in Baghdad was charged Tuesday with five counts of murder, the U.S. military said in a statement. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch Report Concludes Gulf War Syndrome Is Legitimate Illness A report released Monday revealed that the mysterious illness affecting veterans exposed to toxins during the 1991 Gulf War is real, making it easier for military personnel to seek federal aid. Research advisory committee chairman James Binns details the findings. Continue watching
May 01 Watch New Policy Urges Soldiers to Seek Mental Health Care In a bid to encourage veterans to get needed counseling, the Pentagon said Thursday that most military and civilian employees will no longer be required to disclose mental health treatment when applying for government jobs. Experts examine the impact of… Continue watching
Mar 06 Watch Senate Hears Testimony on Walter Reed Conditions The Senate questioned Army officials Tuesday about the conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other troop treatment centers around the country. NewsHour reports on the hearings. Continue watching
Jul 01 Stress Disorders Plague U.S. Troops Returning From Iraq By PBS News Hour About one-sixth of troops returning from Iraq showed symptoms of mental health problems but many are not receiving treatment, according to a study published Thursday. Continue reading