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Eight Fort Hood Wounded Will Still Deploy

Eight Fort Hood Wounded Will Still Deploy

Eight of the wounded have returned to duty, and 14 other mental health reservists have volunteered to fill vacancies and go to Iraq or Afghanistan.

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  • Military Experiment Seeks To Predict PTSD

    Military Experiment Seeks To Predict PTSD

    Understanding underlying triggers might help reduce the burden of those who return psychologically wounded - if they can get early help.

    Gates Names West, Clark To Lead Fort Hood Review

    Gates Names West, Clark To Lead Fort Hood Review

    Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the 45-day review will look into gaps in how the military identifies service members who might be a threat to others.

    McCain Wants Review On Defense Work By Retired Brass

    McCain Wants Review On Defense Work By Retired Brass

    The Pentagon should rewrite ethics rules for retired generals who work as advisers for the military while representing defense contractors, Arizona Sen. John McCain and other lawmakers said Wednesday.

    Kidnapped Captain & Rescuers Reunite

    Kidnapped Captain & Rescuers Reunite

    The American sea captain who was held by pirates off of Africa and the crew of a Navy ship involved his rescue are reuniting in Virginia.

    Lawyer: Soldier Mom Not Using Baby To Shirk Duty

    Lawyer: Soldier Mom Not Using Baby To Shirk Duty

    Under Army policy, soldiers who cannot find a suitable caregiver may be disciplined or honorably discharged.

    Virginia Benefits From Military Spending Bill

    Virginia Benefits From Military Spending Bill

    Nearly half a million dollars included for military construction in Virginia 

    Retired Military Officers Cash In As Well-Paid Consultants

    Retired Military Officers Cash In As Well-Paid Consultants

    The "Senior Mentors" help run war games and offer advice to former colleagues.

    Army Suicides To Top 2008, But Progress Reported

    Army Suicides To Top 2008, But Progress Reported

    Soldier suicides this year are almost sure to top last year's grim totals, but a recent decline in the pace of such incidents could mean the Army is starting to make progress in stemming them.

    Soldier Mom Refuses Deployment To Care For Baby

    Soldier Mom Refuses Deployment To Care For Baby

    The soldier claims she had no choice but to refuse deployment orders because the only family she had to care for her 10-month-old son - her mother - was overwhelmed by the task.

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