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The Traumatic Stress of Combat
Troops in Iraq may be at risk for more trouble with mental health than the veterans of Vietnam or World War II. The risk of death is constant, but soldiers don't get enough time off--by the Pentagon's own standards. Also, will Tony become a special envoy to the Middle East, and the impact of Iraq on country music.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenTroops in Iraq may be at risk for more trouble with mental health than the veterans of Vietnam or World War II. The risk of death is constant, but soldiers don’t get enough time off--by the Pentagon's own standards. We hear what active duty troops, veterans and their families are going through. Also, the US wants Tony Blair to become a special envoy to the Middle East and, on Reporter's Notebook, in the aftermath of September 11, country music was super-patriotic as usual. Has the war in Iraq worked a change?
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3 storiesIraq and PTSD
Pentagon policy calls for equal time on and off duty, but troops in Iraq spend 15 months in combat with just 12 months on leave.
Read the story6 minTony Blair, Special Envoy to the Middle East?
Today's New York Times reports that President Bush and Secretary Rice want Tony Blair to become special envoy to the Middle East when he steps down next week as Prime Minister of Britain . He would represent the so-called " Quartet " -- the US, UN, European Union and Russia.
Read the story35 minCountry Music's Changing Patriotic Tune
The New Republic points out that, "Country music prides itself on being the voice of red-state America."
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