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Tag Archives: iraq
Pueblo’s Haven for Warriors
Ten years after the start of the war in Iraq, veterans are increasingly struggling with substance abuse, which often goes hand in hand with post-traumatic stress disorder. A recent study shows that one out of five active duty service members … Continue reading
Posted in KRCC, Radio
Tagged Harry Silsby, Haven Behavioral War Heroes Hospital, iraq, pueblo, Rachel Lentz, Rob Kennedy, ryan warner, troops, veterans
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Fighting for Breath
The war in Iraq began 10 years ago March 19. Here’s a look at a different battle for some of the men and women who served there – the battle to breathe. Troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are at … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado Matters, Colorado Public Radio, Radio
Tagged burn pits, cecile rose, deployment lung disease, iraq, ryan warner, troops, veterans
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Iraq War Stories: Flying in the Dark
Colonel Christopher Petty was a target when he served in Iraq. You see, he’s a helicopter pilot and his job was to fly soldiers into battle and to fly out the wounded. He was in charge, commanding 70 pilots who … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado Matters, Colorado Public Radio
Tagged air assault, army national guard, Chris Petty, helicopter pilot, iraq, military
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Iraq War Stories: Veteran Helps Others Heal
Ian Newland says a friend may just be what gets you through battle. The retired Army Staff Sergeant survived an insurgent attack in Baghdad because of a friend’s heroism. Now Newland is a friend to other service members and veterans. … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado Matters, Colorado Public Radio
Tagged ian newland, iraq, medal of honor, military, PTSD, ross mcginnis, ross ranch, veterans, wounded vet
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