Post Tag: "cost of war"

Iraq: Ten Year Anniversary Scarcely Noticed

On March 22nd, 2013 by Rob Kane

This week marks the ten year anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. Despite the withdrawal of most U.S. troops from Iraq, we still have the war echoing in our society. More than one million service men and women served in the war zone, and many of those service members still deal with [...]

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TOPICS: cost of war • iraq war • PTSD • TBI

Percentage of Disabled Veterans On the Rise

On January 16th, 2013 by Rob Kane

Since 2000, the percentage of veterans with disabilities has been steadily increasing in the veteran population. The percentage of severely disabled veterans is increasing as well. Numbers from the Department of Veterans Affairs show that every year has seen the rise of disabled among our veterans. This rise in disabled has led to a [...]

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TOPICS: cost of war • VA benefits • VA claim • veteran disability

U.S. Casualties In Afghanistan Rise Past 2,000

On October 1st, 2012 by Rob Kane

Talk of the war has been surprising absent this campaign season. Our presence in Afghanistan is assumed and not up for debate while our men and women sustain physical and psychological injuries or end up as fatalities as a consequence. Over 17,000 have been wounded, over 3,000 have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress [...]

War Causes Prematurely Aging

On September 10th, 2012 by Rob Kane

More and more evidence is discovered about the effects of war on soldiers. The psychological trauma, physiological aging effects, exposure to radioactive or chemical agents, and wear and tear on their bodies all impact the lives of our veterans. Our longest war with repeated deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a toll and [...]

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TOPICS: cost of war • effects of war • premature aging • PTSD • TBI

Beyond the Battlefield: Tyler Southern

On June 11th, 2012 by Rob Kane

In case you missed it, the Huffington Post won a Pulitzer Prize for their ten-part series, Beyond the Battlefield, which covers severely wounded soldiers and their families. David Wood, the journalist and career military correspondent, details the challenges and impact of war on our nation’s finest and their families. Tyler Southern is a surprisingly [...]

Free Screenings of Hell and Back Again

On April 10th, 2012 by Rob Kane

Join us for a FREE screening of this documentary film in Berkeley on April 11 and in San Francisco on April 17. This Academy-nominated documentary exemplifies veterans’ issues and provides context and opportunities to learn for our general audience. It serves as a launching point for discussing the issues and the resources available for [...]