U S faces long shadows of wounded returning from Iraq
The AP launches a series on 》thousands of returning troops with brain injuries burns amputations and other scars noting nonvisible trauma and care gaps. It cites 25,830 wounded in action and 27,103 nonbattle air transports with concerns over VA facilities and long term costs and care.
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Jeffrey Crazen
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