i couldnt agree more. when my unit left for Kuwait, we had some guys that didnt even have gas masks that fitor were old-i was so scared for them. in 2003 we were terrified that this was going to be an NBC/chemical war and expected alot of heavy casualties.
Now, we have young vets coming back and not getting the psychological and PTSD care they desperately need-so they turn to suicide, drugs, alcohol and cant even function enough to hold down a job. they are expected to come back from war, and just fit right in-like they never left. thats impossible when you are traumatized everyday wondering if you will be alive later that day.
ill get off my soapbox now, i just feel the gov't is really neglegent in caring for our vets.
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