Posted on Nov 12, 2015
Longest war in U.S. history: Afghanistan vets face new battles as they return home.
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As the nation pauses to remember its veterans, many are thinking not only of those lost in combat, but also of those who suffer from the invisible and residual injuries left over from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — and the toll they have taken on the men and women who served there. One former Army specialist, Jamuel Breeze, who served two tours in Iraq, was just 18 years old when he deployed for the first time. Breeze is one of many veterans who have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of their war experiences.
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As the nation pauses to remember its veterans, many are thinking not only of those lost in combat, but also of those who suffer from the invisible and residual injuries left over from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — and the toll they have taken on the men and women who served there. One former Army specialist, Jamuel Breeze, who served two tours in Iraq, was just 18 years old when he deployed for the first time. Breeze is one of many veterans who have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of their war experiences.
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I wouldn't make a pimple of the butt of these young men and women serving today! My G-D man, they have long deployments, probably longer than anyone else and multiple deployments keeping them from the family.
When will our Nations leaders learn that all we are doing over there is wasting the youth of our next generation. Our military involvement in that area of the world has done nothing but to destabilize the entire balance of power. There is no clear enemy, as we align with this group and that group and they all hate each other.
I believe our Leaders in Washington need to take a basic course in Middle Eastern/Persian history.
When will our Nations leaders learn that all we are doing over there is wasting the youth of our next generation. Our military involvement in that area of the world has done nothing but to destabilize the entire balance of power. There is no clear enemy, as we align with this group and that group and they all hate each other.
I believe our Leaders in Washington need to take a basic course in Middle Eastern/Persian history.
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SSgt Daniel Lamb, I see the new faces at the VA. Some are in wheelchairs, some using strollers, some are missing one or more limbs, but all of them are confused and leery of other veterans. It breaks my heart to see those young men and women going through that. If you're sitting next to a young vet and ask any question, like, are you a Middle East vet, they get up and move to another chair. They want to be left alone, so I do now.
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SGT Jonathon Caldwell
SGT Keith Bodine my first trip to the VA and encounter with another vet was actually quite discouraging. I went up and checked in at the desk and found a seat in the waiting room. There was a WWII/Korea (knew by his hat) vet sitting there in a wheelchair beside his son along with several other several others from around the same era based on age. There were also a couple Vietnam vets there also based on age. I sat waiting and reading the televisions around with the information about different services offered along with rough directions on how to find your way around the hospital. Then one of the vets sitting diagonal from me asked me that exact question. Being my first time there around different generations of vets feeling proud of my service I answered him. I said yes sir I served 2 tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. His response to me was one that I had never expected having him been the one who asked the question. He said to "well I was in Nam and you guys have got nothing on that." I respectfully left the conversation at that. But it was very discouraging that this is what some other vets of different eras think. Didn't ask what MOS no when did you go not how long of deployments no other questions before giving his reply. Please don't get me wrong I am not looking for praise nor even a pat on the back, I know what I did and what my brothers and sisters have done and what some dear friends died for. But it was a very disheartening answer. Since that day I am the one moving when you sit down or setting in the corner by myself. Not for the fact that I don't want to talk to you because you all have dealt with the things, the feelings and the thoughts that we have for many years now and would be of benefit to befriend as a comrade. But because I fear after long thoughts back on his response, I would have more to say back and I just am trying to avoid any confrontation.
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SSgt Ray Stone
Afghanistan has natural resources worth trillions. This article should explain one of the reasons we're still there
https://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2018/05/29/afghanistans-mineral-resources-fueling-war-and-insurgency/
https://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2018/05/29/afghanistans-mineral-resources-fueling-war-and-insurgency/
Afghanistan’s Mineral Resources Fueling War and Insurgency
Afghanistan’s rich mineral resources could prove to be the best substitutes for foreign aid and could decrease the country’s dependence on donor countries and foreign support. These resources, if properly managed, provide an opportunity for Afghanistan to write its own story of economic success.
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I am a firm believer that deployments create adrenaline junkies. They get hooked on it.
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