Post Tag: "effects of war"

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

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 [...]

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TOPICS: cost of war • effects of war • returning troops • soldier documentary • transition to civilian life