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 Editorials | Issues | June 2008 
Is the Army Casting Aside Its Neediest Soldiers?
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| | NOW travels to Fort Hood in Texas to meet traumatized soldiers fighting the military to receive proper psychological diagnoses and treatment. (Flickr/christchild81) | | |
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Of the thousands of US troops who are getting discharged out of the army, many suffer from post traumatic stress disorders or brain injuries and aren't getting the care they need.
The Army claims these discharged soldiers have pre-existing mental illnesses or are guilty of misconduct.
But advocates say these are wrongful discharges, a way for the army to get rid of "problem" soldiers quickly, without giving them the treatment and benefits to which they're entitled.
NOW travels to Texas' Fort Hood in order to meet traumatized soldiers fighting a new battle, this one against the army they served. NOW also interviews the army's top psychiatrist, Col. Elspeth Ritchie.
Click HERE to watch NOW's Fighting the Army video
In addition to the dramatic soldier stories, the NOW website at PBS.org/NOW offers resources for active soldiers or veterans who need help. |
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