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Chantelle Bateman talks with CNN

published by IVAW Admin on 10/07/10 5:25pm
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Operation Recovery

The Issue

Thousands of troops are being sent to war despite suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Military Sexual Trauma (MST).  Many of us within IVAW have faced or are currently facing deployment as we try to recover from the severe trauma we have already experienced.

While we recognize that we must stop the deployment of all soldiers in order to end the occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan, we see the deployment of soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Military Sexual Trauma as particularly cruel, inhumane, and dangerous. Military commanders across all branches are pushing service members far past human limits for the sake of 'combat readiness.'  We cannot allow those commanders to continue to ignore the welfare of their troops who are, after all, human beings. There is a problem, a basic right is being denied, and we will organize to get it back. This issue affects all of us. Everyone needs to recognize that the improper standards of care in the military and VA are harming our brothers and sisters, our nation, and only furthers the cycle of dehumanization and destruction of these wars.

Fort Hood Town hall - A step in the right direction

On Thursday at Under the Hood Outreach Ceneter and Cafe Geoff West, a reported from the Temple Daily Telegraph, watched the the Fort Hood Facebook town hall with service members and community members. It was clear to those...

Fort Hood Holds Town Hall in Response to Operation Recovery Demand

After two months of pressure from the Operation Recovery campaign, Fort Hood Commander announces he will hold a town hall. Help keep the pressure on by posting a message on Fort Hood's Facebook wall before tonight's virtual...

Operation Recovery in the Killeen Daily Herald

This article was published yesterday by the Killeen Daily Herald. The article has since been taken down. Lori, the Under the Hood Manager, is reaching out to the writer and editor to find out more about why the article was...

Stand with Fort Hood soldiers this Veterans Day

Today IVAW's Fort Hood chapter is bringing the message of the Operation Recovery Campaign to its local Veterans Day march in Killeen, Texas. They are highlighting the struggle of soldiers' and veterans' ability to get access...

Veterans Day: Recognizing the sacrifices of women service members and veterans

On Veterans Day take a stand with the Operation Recovery Campaign as chapters across the country host events recognizing the sacrifices of women service members and veterans. Women service members are...

Right to Heal Tour in Colorado Springs

Our stop at the Gill Foundation, organized by the Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Peace and Justice Commission was a great chance to share more of our strategy and organizing tradition. A question from an audience member about...

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