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“I remember when I first got out [of the Army], everything just seemed like Iraq.”

Guillermo Sanchez

U.S. Army, 2003-2006

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War and Combat

During war or conflict, military Service members and civilians are exposed to a number of potentially traumatic events. This exposure can increase their chances of having PTSD or other mental health problems.

  • Combat Exposure
    Stressors faced by military Service members are exposed to a number of potentially traumatic events. Find out more about stressors, and how the effects of military service can affect mental health.

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Also see: VA Mental Health

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