Unregulated Pain: Lack of DOD oversight puts veterans at risk in VA hospitals

by Christophe Haubursin | Mar 18, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON — There are days when Navy veteran Brian Lewis is in too much pain to get out of bed. Since he moved to the outskirts of Saint Paul, Minn. three months ago, he’s been trying to get a medication consultation at the local veterans hospital. Lewis, a former...

After assault: Veterans struggle to find military sexual trauma treatment

by Christophe Haubursin | Mar 18, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON — Appearing before a Senate panel, former Lance Corp. Jeremiah Arbogast asked for better healthcare for veterans from a wheelchair stamped with a Marine Corps emblem. But Arbogast’s injuries were not sustained on the battlefield. They were from a 9mm...

As U.S. troops ready to leave Afghanistan, experts propose nonmilitary options to counter insurgents

by Ryan McCrimmon | Feb 19, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON – With U.S. troops set to leave Afghanistan by the end of the year, a report released Wednesday suggested that nonmilitary alternatives like art and community engagement can be effective ways to continue combatting violent extremism in the region. The...

Infographic: Mental health care implications extensive for service members

by Christophe Haubursin | Feb 19, 2014 | Health & Science

Senators push for support of military sexual assault bill

by Christophe Haubursin | Feb 6, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON – Pushing for support on her bill to move prosecution of military sexual assaults out of the chain of command, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke Thursday alongside veterans who were sexually assaulted while on active duty. The Senate is expected to take up the...