At 8:20 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2010, Iraq veteran Brock Savelkoul decided it was time to die.
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.
Study finds 40 percent of Fort Carson troops have undiagnosed traumatic brain injuries.
New Mexico-born Muslim cleric linked to Ft. Hood shooting and two failed plots on US.
Iraq and Afghanistan war vets are rolling through New Mexico this week to advocate for renewable energy as foreign policy.
As President Barack Obama continues to deliberate on whether to send additional troops to Afghanistan, LinkTV offers a reminder of the high stakes for holding the administration and the military accountable.