Staff Writer
Stars and Stripes
California (currently in Afghanistan)
Topic: Document the efforts of combat stress teams to aid U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan struggling with the mental rigors of war or "present-traumatic stress disorder."
Published Work:
Present-Traumatic Stress: Downrange, No Longer Suffering the Code of Silence
There was a time when Sgt. 1st Class Corey Hawkins showed concern toward fellow troops in a manner that more resembled a scolding. If his team, squad or platoon lost a soldier to serious injury, he offered words that pummeled rather than soothed.
Present-Traumatic Stress: To Ease War's Personal Strain, Chaplain Shares the Burden
The soldier told the story in monotone, as though hoping to numb himself to his misery.
Present-Traumatic Stress: 'Resiliency Center' Grows out of Effort to Provide Respite from War
Present-Traumatic Stress: Downrange Together, Learning to Put Marriage before Duty
Present-Traumatic Stress: 'For Some Reason, I'm Alive and He's Not'
Present-Traumatic Stress: Banding Together to Fight and Heal
Present-Traumatic Stress: Helping Troops Find Peace of Mind in a Place of War
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