PTSD

Jason Kander, a Democratic candidate, speaks to supporters in Missouri.

Democrat bows out of Kansas City mayoral race due to PTSD

Naomi Lim · October 2, 2018 7:25 pm

Beltway Confidential

Parkland alumni don’t want you to use fireworks this 4th of July

Tyler Yzaguirre · June 19, 2018 5:33 pm

Comedian Patton Oswalt has live-tweeted almost every presidential debate, Democratic and Republican. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP File)

Sorry Patton Oswalt, veterans are not like the Joker

Dr. Eric Hannel · May 24, 2018 4:00 am

Amber Smith served in the 101st Airborne in Iraq and Afghanistan and was an air mission commander of an OH-58 Delta Kiowa Warrior. (Courtesy photo)

Amber’s War: Former Army helicopter pilot is on a mission to fight military stereotypes

Jamie McIntyre · March 6, 2018 5:01 am

Energy Secretary Rick Perry wants to use the agency's world-class data-crunching capabilities to solve problems among American veterans, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide, and eventually leverage that information to benefit everyone. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Energy and Environment

Rick Perry’s concern for veterans sparks effort to reshape nation’s healthcare

John Siciliano · February 20, 2018 5:01 am

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called the police on her son Track Palin Saturday night, after she said he violently attacked his father, her husband. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Sarah Palin’s son arrested for assaulting his father

Melissa Quinn · December 18, 2017 10:31 pm

Track Palin, son of Sarah Palin, was arraigned on charges of felony burglary, assault in the fourth degree, and criminal mischief for an incident that took place in Wasilla, Alaska. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Sarah Palin’s son arraigned after second domestic violence incident: Report

Anna Giaritelli · December 18, 2017 1:56 pm

Marshall Bush, 3, with her grandfather, President George H W Bush, as he greets veterans of war at a memorial ceremony on May 27, 1990 in Kennebunkport, Maine. A local townsman who was killed in Vietnam was honored during the brief ceremony. (AP Photo/Marcy Nighswander)

Washington Secrets

At 93, Bush 41 still first in line to help veterans

Paul Bedard · October 9, 2017 3:49 pm

Vice President Mike Pence looks on with President Donald Trump during a meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, left, and other congressional leaders in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Secrets

GOP jokes: ‘Pelosi Trump Schumer Deal’ — PTSD

Paul Bedard · September 7, 2017 5:56 pm

Kaya is Lyle's service dog. She's trained to wake him during nightmares and calm him during stressful times, often by licking his hand to break the mental cycle of anxiety.

Marine is on a mission to provide service dogs for vets with PTSD

Linda Hernandez · August 15, 2017 3:59 pm

Because some service members did not receive an honorable discharge - sometimes called a "bad paper" discharge - they could lose health benefits. (Nicolas Armer/dpa via AP)

GAO: Veterans discharged for misconduct need better mental health evaluations

Todd Shepherd · May 16, 2017 8:58 pm

Retired Texas Marine Staff Sgt. Jose Sanchez was injured in Afghanistan in 2011. He carried his fellow Marines' words with him as he crossed the finish line. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Texas Marine amputee runs Boston Marathon carrying American flag

Sean Langille · April 17, 2017 10:11 pm