By Franke Gracia
Special to the Star-Telegram
I grew up idolizing the members of my family who belonged to the "Greatest Generation." In the company of these men, I always felt as if I were in the presence of royalty.
I didn't think anything would ever sway my opinion of these WWII veterans, but I now have a new perspective.
Returning vets could become part of ominous national trend
SUICIDE: Health officials expect surge in need for care as tours end.
As bad as the suicide rate in Alaska already is, the situation could grow even worse once thousands of new veterans return home from combat duty in Iraq.
Iraq war veteran now fighting a different battle
Rob Timmins advocates for those who fought in the Mideast and may suffer long-term mental health problems
Three months before 9/11, Rob Timmins of Annadale enlisted, signing up with the U.S. Army at the recruiting office on Bay Street in St. George.
At 25, after stints in college and at odd jobs, including bartending, he was looking for a foothold. He figured the Army was it.
No court-martial for soldier with PTSD
An Iraq war veteran will not be court-martialed for leaving his post without permission for 15 months to undergo treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, the Army said.
Instead of facing a bad conduct discharge - a felony punishable by up to a year in military prison - Spc. Eugene Cherry admitted he was absent without leave and was granted a general discharge, rather than an honorable discharge, the Army said Friday.
VA Transition Advocates Ready to Help Wounded Warriors Get Care, Benefits
Chief Petty Officer Richard “Buzz” Bryan isn’t afraid of a fight. A Navy corpsman, he served in two deployments to Iraq with the Marines, including one during the Battle of Fallujah.
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