For veterans, one homecoming experience doesn’t fit all
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.
Veteran Voices: Six vets, five questions, more
Dec 12, 10:06 AMThis video/interactive graphic also features veterans resources and more from "The New Veterans" series.
From humorous to hellish, wartime memories stick with veterans
Dec 11, 12:57 PMRecently we sat down with soldiers from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Veteran voices: 6 vets, 5 questions
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Dec 11, 5:50 PM
Our videos and interactive graphics bring the New Veterans' roundtable to life.
Series on veterans adjusting to home life prompts responses
Dec 11, 12:54 PMWe 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.
Single veterans back from deployment have a new mission: Re-enter the world of dating
Dec 11, 12:55 PMAs the only female flight mechanic in her U.S. Army reserve unit, Lisa Caldwell got used to being a dating target.
Renegotiating the roles of husband, wife, dad or mom
Dec 11, 12:55 PMComing 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.
On returning to the U.S., some vets feel lucky but lost
Dec 3, 6:20 AMAfter serving in combat, resuming civilian life can feel like walking into another minefield.
Vets face little overt hostility on campuses, but they feel different from other students
Dec 4, 8:47 AMOn 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.
What do you think?
Nov 30, 11:28 AMAre 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.
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