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Edited on Sun Sep-28-08 01:10 PM by Lost-in-FL
Iraq War Stories is educating the American public about the truth of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan from the compelling perspective of the troops who have experienced the wars first-hand. Veterans tell stories about firefights, working with Iraqi civilians, being wounded, missing home, and what they think of our military policy. Tuesday, October 7th 7:00PM Bush Auditorium This is a non-partisan panel. The intent is to inform students about one of the biggest factors facing America today. ****Iraq War Stories**** October 7 @ 7PM Bush Auditorium, Rollins College Iraq War Stories is educating the American public about the truth of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan from the compelling perspective of the troops who have experienced the wars first-hand. Fact: Nearly 15% of deaths of American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are the result of suicide among males 18-29. That's nearly 2 1/2 times greater than that of civilians. Fact: Recent figures show that 1 in 3 Iraq veterans will suffer from a mental health problem like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Fact: 1 in 7 soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan in a woman, and women statistically suffer from PTSD twice as often a
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