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Returning from the war in Vietnam, U.S. Air Force veteran David Hanson felt unable to talk to anyone about what he’d gone through. He says families of vets need help recognizing and responding to their struggles. [Read Transcript...]
Sergeant 1st Class John Boyd discusses the effect of being deployed. Stress is high – and just as he was leaving for Iraq, he was also getting divorced. [Read Transcript...]
His bouts with PTSD following the Vietnam War led U.S. Air Force veteran David Hanson to attempt suicide three times. He talks about the realization that finally motivated him to get help. [Read Transcript...]
Colonel Eric Ahlness was deployed to Iraq during Desert Storm, among other places. He talks about the establishment of the family programs that help to support service members. [Read Transcript...]
