Kansas City Star: The New Veterans

For veterans, one homecoming experience doesn't fit all

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:59 CST

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

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:06 CST

This video/interactive graphic also features veterans resources and more from "The New Veterans" series.

From humorous to hellish, wartime memories stick with veterans

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:57 CST

Recently 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 VIDEO

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:50 CST

Our videos and interactive graphics bring the New Veterans' roundtable to life.

Series on veterans adjusting to home life prompts responses

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:54 CST

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.

Single veterans back from deployment have a new mission: Re-enter the world of dating

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:55 CST

As 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

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:55 CST

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.

On returning to the U.S., some vets feel lucky but lost

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:20 CST

After 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

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:47 CST

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.

What do you think?

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:28 CST

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.