For veterans, one homecoming experience doesn’t fit all
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In one way, all combat soldiers are the same. They’ve left their loved ones, lived with fear and faced live fire in the service of their country.
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In one way, all combat soldiers are the same. They’ve left their loved ones, lived with fear and faced live fire in the service of their country.
This video/interactive graphic also features veterans resources and more from "The New Veterans" series.
Recently we sat down with soldiers from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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We spent this week talking with new veterans about their civilian lives now that they’re back from war. Readers sent us dozens of e-mails and letters about the series. Some were veterans sharing their stories. Some wanted to show support. Others asked for help. Here’s a sampling. More comments and the entire series can be found on KansasCity.com/thenewveterans.
As the only female flight mechanic in her U.S. Army reserve unit, Lisa Caldwell got used to being a dating target.
Coming home from war is slow and tricky behind closed doors after the public homecoming celebrations. Soldiers don’t just pick up where they left off. The business of getting back to family life holds struggles all its own.
After serving in combat, resuming civilian life can feel like walking into another minefield.
On campus, it’s the little things. Walking past a group of street-corner war protesters, the ones holding signs that say “Honk for peace,” Trisha Marie Thompson has a visceral reaction.
Are you a recently returned veteran? Tell us about your experiences coming home in the comments below or in an e-mail to fyi@kcstar.com.
