Fragging!!
Another Deja-Vu 'Nam Hits the Present Occupations!!!
U.S. service member kills 4 fellow troops in Iraq - GI in custody after killing 5 at Iraq ‘stress clinic’
Contrary to earlier reports, military says soldier did not kill self after attack
With a Report from McClatchy on the shooting
From 5.12.09
Baghdad killings reflect U.S. Army stress crisis
The tragedy at Camp Liberty, near Baghdad, where an American soldier shot and killed five U.S. personnel and wounded three others, has been at least six years in the making.......
This, video below, accompanies the above report from UPI and really shows that though the citizens of this country like to cheer on Wars of Choice they still haven't a clue as to how War affects those sent and those living in occupations. As well as traumatic experiences they themselves may live and how that affects them and others. The video is also at site page.
Also From 5.12.09
Father of Soldier in Iraq 'Fratricide' Case Speaks, Reveals Key Details
Referring to the treatment of his son at the stress clinic where the shootings took place, Russell said, “They don’t do the best job of taking care of the soldiers, both in the service and when they get out of the service, we know that. They use them.” He added: “They broke him. He thought his life was over.”
He also confirmed a report that his son was disarmed and sent away from the stress clinic after a “rhubarb” with others there, only to take a gun from a minder and return for the deadly shootout.
The father, of Grayson County, Texas, told KTEN TV, in the raw video posted at the station’s web site, that after the “rhubarb” they put Sgt. Russell “in a vehicle with a guy with a gun, and, well -- they'd trained him to kill -- and he took a gun” and returned to the clinic..........
Watch the Video
Some may find these books very helpful, others should find to be useful in the educational quality of understanding and research, and not only for combat veterans but civilian suffers of:
I Can Still Hear Their Cries, Even In My Sleep: A Journey Into PTSD
Veterans's PTSD Handbook: How to File and Collect on Claims for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The War Comes Home: Washington's Battle against America's Veterans
Vets Under Siege: How America Deceives and Dishonors Those Who Fight Our Battles
After the War Zone: A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families
Life After Deployment: Military families share reunion stories and advice
Moving A Nation to Care: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and America's Returning Troops
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