Private fund helps Pentagon add clinics for veterans care
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund plans to raise 100 million dollars to build seven to ten medical clinics at major bases to treat traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder. Groundbreakings have occurred at Fort Belvoir and Camp Lejeune with more sites planned including Fort Hood Fort Bliss Fort Carson Fort Bragg and Joint Base Lewis McChord. The network aims to streamline care, support research hubs, and transfer facilities to the military for staffing and operation.
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The Afghan conflict remains a distant issue in U S politics as more than 80 000 American troops stay fighting here and dying at about one per day Public opinion shows broad opposition while voters focus on economy taxes and the upcoming election The war's 12th year sees scant attention despite continued battles with the Taliban and Osama bin Laden's death referenced as a turning point
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