Health Jan 30 Brain injuries in Iraq focus attention on invisible war wounds The spotlight on brain injuries suffered by American troops in Iraq this month is an example America's episodic attention to this type of war wound, even though it has affected hundreds of thousands over the past two decades. By Robert Burns, Associated Press
Health Jan 29 Watch 8:08 The danger of traumatic brain injury, which afflicted U.S. troops after Iranian attack When Iran fired missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops in early January, there were no fatalities, but weeks later, the Pentagon said 50 U.S. service members suffered traumatic brain injuries in the attack. Now questions are being raised about…
Nation Aug 15 Veteran accused of assaulting boy for not removing hat during national anthem An attorney said the man, who suffered a traumatic brain injury from an automobile crash, believed he was doing what President Donald Trump wanted him to do. By Associated Press
Nation Nov 20 Watch ‘NOW’ Looks at Helping the Families that Care for Vets In an excerpt from the PBS program "NOW," Maria Hinojosa examines the support system in place for family members providing the around-the-clock care many returning war veterans often require.
Feb 27 Text: Obama’s Speech to Troops at Camp Lejeune By Admin, PBS News Hour President Barack Obama said U.S. combat operations in Iraq will end by Aug. 31, 2010, but some troops would remain to support Iraqis. Following is the text of his speech, as prepared for delivery at Camp Lejeune Marine base in… Continue reading
Jan 31 Stress Disorder, Concussion Raise Risks for Iraq Vets By PBS News Hour As many as one in six soldiers who serve in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from a concussion or other head injury during their service, and many of them report long-term health effects, such as irritability, headaches, and memory and balance… Continue reading