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Aftershock: The Blast That Shook Psycho Platoon
At 8:20 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2010, Iraq veteran Brock Savelkoul decided it was time to die.
For-profit colleges rake in millions from G.I. Bill
Already on the hot seat for poor graduation rates and saddling students with huge debt, for-profit universities have trained their sites on a new, more lucrative market: veterans and service members with G.I. Bill benefits.
Soldiers with brain trauma denied Purple Hearts
The U.S. Army honors soldiers wounded or killed in combat with the Purple Heart, a powerful symbol designed to recognize their sacrifice and service. Yet Army commanders have routinely denied Purple Hearts to soldiers who have sustained concussions in Iraq, despite regulations that make such wounds eligible for the medal, an investigation by NPR and ProPublica has found.
Teague vows probe on brain-injured soldiers
New Mexico Rep. Harry Teague has signaled he will demand a GAO investigation on lacking treatment of soldiers with traumatic brain injuries at Ft. Bliss.
Military fails brain injured soldiers
Study finds 40 percent of Fort Carson troops have undiagnosed traumatic brain injuries.
Why is Anwar Al-Awlaki terrorist ‘No. 1?’
New Mexico-born Muslim cleric linked to Ft. Hood shooting and two failed plots on US.
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