Larry Abramson
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Vintage Spy Plane Gives High-Tech Drone A Run For Its Money
Monday, May 28, 2012
In the early days of the Cold War, the U-2 spy plane helped the U.S. collect intelligence on the Soviet Union. More than a half-century later, not only is the U-2 still in commission, but it's also successfully competing against the more expensive, remotely piloted Global Hawk.
Military Looks To Redefine PTSD, Without Stigma
Monday, May 14, 2012
The military wants to encourage more veterans to get treatment if they think they have PTSD. But that would add more cases to an already overburdened system.
VA Struggles To Provide Vets With Mental Health Care
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Department of Veterans Affairs says any veteran who seeks mental health services gets help within days. But a new investigation by the agency's inspector general says the statistics are skewed to make wait times appear shorter. The VA will have a chance at a Senate hearing Wednesday to explain how it's going to do better.
For-Profit Schools Under Fire For Targeting Veterans
Monday, April 09, 2012
Veterans, with their post-Sept. 11 education benefits, have been an important driver in the growth of for-profit colleges and universities in recent years. Some lawmakers say for-profit schools are ripping off veterans, and the government, by luring students into programs that seldom lead to good jobs.
Staff Sgt. Bales Case Shows Stigma, Paradox Of PTSD
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Growing awareness about PTSD has had a downside, namely that civilians now assume veterans are likely to have psychological issues. Yet while in the military, many say they feel pressure to hide their problems. The recent mass shooting in Afghanistan has fueled misconceptions and further complicated efforts to treat PTSD.
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