World
A Look At Bin Laden's Letters To Confidants
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Monday, May 28, 2012
All Tech Considered
Vintage Spy Plane Gives High-Tech Drone A Run For Its Money
May 28, 2012 In the early days of the Cold War, the U-2 spy plane helped the U.S. collect intelligence on the Soviet Union. More than a half-century later, not only is the U-2 still in commission, but it's also successfully competing against the more expensive, remotely piloted Global Hawk.
Monday, May 14, 2012
National Security
Military Looks To Redefine PTSD, Without Stigma
May 14, 2012 The military wants to encourage more veterans to get treatment if they think they have PTSD. But that would add more cases to an already overburdened system.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
National Security
Bin Laden Papers Show Him Frustrated, Marginalized
May 3, 2012 The former al-Qaida leader was planning attacks throughout his years in Pakistan, which included a wish to kill President Obama. But the plots were far beyond the capability of his weakened organization. And bin Laden was upset with the actions of affiliated groups he couldn't control.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
World
VA Struggles To Provide Vets With Mental Health Care
April 25, 2012 The Department of Veterans Affairs says any veteran who seeks mental health services gets help within days. But a new investigation by the agency's inspector general says the statistics are skewed to make wait times appear shorter. The VA will have a chance at a Senate hearing Wednesday to explain how it's going to do better.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Afghanistan
After The U.S. Leaves, Who Pays For Afghan Forces?
April 17, 2012 Defense Secretary Leon Panetta travels to Brussels this week to meet with NATO ministers. The U.S. is desperate to get NATO countries to pony up more money for Afghanistan, to keep the security effort from collapsing once NATO pulls out and Afghan forces take over.
Monday, April 09, 2012
U.S.
For-Profit Schools Under Fire For Targeting Veterans
April 9, 2012 Veterans, with their post-Sept. 11 education benefits, have been an important driver in the growth of for-profit colleges and universities in recent years. Some lawmakers say for-profit schools are ripping off veterans, and the government, by luring students into programs that seldom lead to good jobs.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Mental Health
Staff Sgt. Bales Case Shows Stigma, Paradox Of PTSD
March 28, 2012 Growing awareness about PTSD has had a downside, namely that civilians now assume veterans are likely to have psychological issues. Yet while in the military, many say they feel pressure to hide their problems. The recent mass shooting in Afghanistan has fueled misconceptions and further complicated efforts to treat PTSD.
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