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Stress disorder a challenge for returning soldiers (www.pennlive.com)

Tom Wasco is accustomed to the approach. He'll be sitting at his favorite pizza joint or riding the elevator at work, and someone will sidle up to him and make the plea. "Hey, can you talk to my... More

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Submitted 13 days ago by robertharding on OurTroops | 0 Comments |

Entrepreneur Brings Green Business to Vietnam (news.newamericamedia.org) TMC

When An Pham immigrated to the United States from Vietnam in 2004 at the age of 40, she left behind her career as a college teacher. New immigrants from Vietnam like her often found entry-level jobs... More

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Submitted 16 days ago by robertharding on Immigration | 0 Comments |

A My Lai a Month (www.thenation.com)

By the mid-1960s, the Mekong Delta, with its verdant paddies and canal-side hamlets, was the rice bowl of South Vietnam and home to nearly 6 million Vietnamese. It was also one of the most important... More

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Submitted 17 days ago by robertharding on OurTroops | 0 Comments |

Vietnam Travel (www.paradissa.com)

A Vietnam travel agent and a Vietnam tour operator offers luxury travel, deluxe vacations, first class holidays and adventure tours in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.... More

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Submitted 20 days ago by boylangthang | 0 Comments |

Treating mental illness critical for war veterans (www.tucsoncitizen.com)

Veterans from "The Greatest Generation" and even Vietnam got no help for their combat-induced mental trauma. They were expected to tough it out and keep quiet about any recurring nightmares,... More

Tags: the greatest generation,veterans,vietnam,mental health,mental illness,drugs,alcohol,anxiety,depression,dread,nightmares

Submitted 21 days ago by robertharding on OurTroops | 0 Comments |

Cleland ad causes trouble for Chambliss (www.mlive.com)

With Sen. John McCain returning to the campaign trail on Thursday on stump for Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss in his runoff race in Georgia, Democrats are reminding voters and donors of a... More

Tags: georgia,gasen,georgia runoff,us senate,john mccain,saxby chambliss,max cleland,vietnam,ads,democrats,republicans,jim martin

Submitted 22 days ago by robertharding on GeorgiaRunoff | 0 Comments |

Memorials (www.dailykos.com)

Today, as many know or should know, is Veterans Day, or actually many who observe call it what it was intended to be called, Armistice Day. On this day in a U.S. occupation of anothers country,... More

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Submitted 23 days ago by robertharding on OurTroops | 0 Comments |

Nampa counselor helps local veterans (www.idahopress.com)

Standing before the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. in the 1970s, Phyllis Montgomery felt torn between comforting her 11-year-old daughter, who had lost her father to the war, and her newlywed... More

Tags: veterans,vietnam,vietnam war,iraq,iraq war,vietnam memorial,phyllis montgomery

Submitted 24 days ago by robertharding on OurTroops | 0 Comments |

A Violent Virtual Cure (www.newsweek.com)

Imagine standing on an empty street corner when you hear the rumble of a bus coming around the corner. The breaks squeal as the vehicle stops in front of you. Its doors open; passengers begin to step... More

Tags: ptsd,vietnam,veterans,posttraumatic stress disorder,israel

Submitted 28 days ago by robertharding on OurTroops | 0 Comments |

Vietnam veteran tells of ongoing battle with PTSD (www.ktar.com)

A Sun City man who fought in Vietnam is still in a battle -- every day he lives with post traumatic stress disorder. The closest most people get to combat is watching movies like "Saving Private... More

Tags: vietnam,vietnam war,veterans,ptsd,posttraumatic stress disorder,saving private ryan,movies,combat,combat veterans

Submitted about 1 month ago by robertharding on OurTroops | 0 Comments |

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