How many veterans fall through the gap between care and compensation is a question that is worth investigating. The scope is important, but there is little question that the problem exists.

Testimony on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other personality disorders affecting U.S. military veterans.

Some soldiers will return from Iraq and Afghanistan with severe psychological problems. However, imposing on them the questionable legacy of Vietnam will not do them any service.

With Congress having sent a bill to the president, a lot of people inside and outside Washington will breathe a huge sigh of relief that the trauma is over. Now get ready for the next set of "my way or the highway" showdowns.

If this so-called "Super Committee" falls short—or if the required deficit reduction legislation is not enacted by January 15, 2012—then the Pentagon's long-term budget will suffer the brunt of the consequences.

Should Qassem Suleimani pursue politics, he may be replaced by his deputy, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, who is believed to be directing the IRGC QF’s activities in Afghanistan.

130,000 American troops will soon return from Iraq. Their arrival will bring joy to their families and gratitude from the nation. It will also renew a debate over post-traumatic stress disorder.

Althoughpost-traumatic stress disorder may notbe thatwidespread, debate has been renewed with an eye toward helping soldiers from Iraq reintegrate into civilian society.