Click here to easily log in or register to join the discussion, or sign on as a guest to read more.

In addition, there are two related discussion boards for veterans to share their experiences in Iraq and getting help for PTSD.

You can also tell your stories or comment by:

Phone:

E-mail

">

philly.com

Inquirer

TALK TO US: Soldiers returning home from war

In 2005, members of the Alpha Company lost six of their men in bomb blasts in Iraq. Of 131 living men on Alpha’s Iraq roster, The Inquirer reached 130 of them for a story about that experience and the resulting effect once they returned home. Of the 126 men who responded to our questions, 46 percent said they had been treated for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This rate is much higher than what the Defense Department reports for most Iraq war veterans.

This discussion board is for vets, their families and others to talk about life for soldiers and their families once they are back home. Click here to easily log in or register to join the discussion, or sign on as a guest to read more.

In addition, there are two related discussion boards for veterans to share their experiences in Iraq and getting help for PTSD.

You can also tell your stories or comment by:

Phone:

E-mail

THE REGION'S HEADLINES AT A GLANCE

Flyers fight past Wild, 3-1
Boy caught in the middle as dad & couple vie for custody
Jimmy Rollins makes a good call
Specter, at Phila. rally, backs Israel’s efforts in Gaza
High ranks for Swarthmore
Annette John-Hall: How Mr. Big got that way
Christie will rubn for N.J. governorx
Chris Matthews happy where he is
SugarHouse turns to Pa. high court
Obama's call: 'Act boldly ... now'

Philly mayor hopes cities get stimulus funding
Pennsylvania Lottery numbers
Predators beat Penguins
Girls high school scores from western Pennsylvania
Boys high school scores from western Pennsylvania

Winning lottery numbers drawn
Flames beat Islanders 5-2
Flames beat Islanders 5-2
Kovalchuk, Lehtonen lead Thrashers
Mount St. Mary's tops Fairleigh Dickinson 81-62
» More state headlines from AP

LATEST HEADLINES FROM OTHER PHILADELPHIA MEDIA

Teen Shot Following Brawl At Del. High School - 01/08/2009
Montco. DA Holds Meeting To Reclaim Stolen Items - 01/08/2009
Flyers Use Balanced Attack To Tame The Wild - 01/08/2009
Philadelphia-Area Man Charged In $50M Ponzi Scheme - 01/08/2009
Thief Steals Charity Jar In Phoenixville - 01/08/2009

Shooting at Delaware high school - 12:24am
Thief steals donation jar for charity - 01/08/2009
Naked, frozen man found in Lawncrest - 01/08/2009
Pro-Israel protest in Love Park - Philadelphia News - 12:02am
Community mentor murdered - 01/08/2009

Police: “Chaotic” After Fight, Shooting at Del. High School - 01/08/2009
NJ Residents Watching Homes Wash Away - 01/08/2009
Woman Charged in Pottstown School Shooting Plot - 01/08/2009
Recession Robbers Hitting Area Banks - 12:29am
Philadelphians Hold Dual Rallies Over Gaza Conflict - 01/08/2009

Nutter Pleased with Obama's Commitment to Infrastructure Funding - 01/08/2009
Feds Sue Phila. Black Panthers - 01/08/2009

Prosecution Highlights Discrepancies Fumo Comments - 01/08/2009
President Bush Visits Elementary School in Phila. - 01/08/2009
Archaeologists Looking to Preserve War Artifacts - 01/08/2009
Phila. Activists Rally Behind Obama Economic Plan - 01/08/2009
Hundreds On Cruise Ship Sickened; Cause Unknown - 01/08/2009
Israeli Supporters Hold Center City Rally - 01/08/2009
New Mind Game on Display at Electronics Show - 01/08/2009
Philadelphia Zoo Offering Winter Discounts - 01/08/2009

HEADLINES FROM SUBURBAN COUNTIES

McNabb’s ready to make covers - 01/08/2009
SEC charges Broomall man in $50 million Ponzi scheme - 01/08/2009
Radnor-based foundation missing $15 million - 01/08/2009
Micozzie takes over as U.D. mayor - 01/08/2009
Police catch suspect; now they need victim - 01/08/2009

Voters petition to move polling place - 01/08/2009
Ex-school official indicted on child porn charges - 01/08/2009
Construction on Route 202 bridge in West Goshen to start in April - 01/08/2009
Great Valley reaches early teachers pact - 01/08/2009
Judges reject Greist's appeal - 01/08/2009

Route to Resolutions - 1:53am
O’Donnell sentenced to life - 1:53am
Prosecutors allege aggravating factors in murder case - 1:53am
Board president to step down - 1:53am
Alleged disposal accomplice arraigned - 1:53am

Bank robber still at large - 01/08/2009
Woman who beat Alzheimer's patient fails to show in court - 01/08/2009
Stepmom charged in disposing of guns - 01/08/2009
Thwarted school shooter admits guilt to judge - 01/08/2009
Limerick zoning board chairman leaves - 01/08/2009

LATEST HEADLINES FROM NEW JERSEY

GEMS ruling applauded by S.J. officials - 12:00am
Evesham fills vacancy on council - 12:00am
Accident victim identified - 12:00am
Camden County clerk to succeed John Adler - 01/08/2009
Christie opens bid for governor on GOP ticket - 01/08/2009

Reward offered in unsolved Salem City murders - 01/08/2009
Carneys Point truck stop to remain open despite Flying J bankruptcy - 01/08/2009
Accident with entrapment reported in Monroe Twp. - 01/08/2009
Mortar round discovered at Lower Twp. marina - 01/08/2009
Former U.S. Attorney Christie intends to seek Rep. NJ governor nomination - 01/08/2009

Irvington mom leads her young son back from a savage beating - 01/08/2009
New Brunswick man dies after being taken off life support - 01/08/2009
Christopher Christie files to run for New Jersey governor - 01/08/2009
Obama taps Montclair attorney for defense post - 01/08/2009
Newark police chief job on its way out in favor of director - 01/08/2009

MORE PENNSYLVANIA HEADLINES

PUC hearing turns into PPL protest - 12:00am
Carbon man gets probation for threatening family - 12:00am
James Gerard Orchestra - 12:00am
Pimp gets 16 years in federal prison - 12:00am
Bethlehem officials say casino sign deserves big play - 12:00am

Obama’s tax cut plan hits wall - 12:00am
In brief - 12:00am
Mining deaths hit milestone - 12:00am
Obama’s new web - 12:00am
Lackawanna County awards arts grants - 12:00am

HEADLINES FROM DELAWARE

Burger patrons set a record to help a fallen firefighter's child - 12:00am
Lewes restaurant fire damage imperils structure - 12:00am
Man, 19, critically wounded in shooting - 12:00am
UD finance degree will be handy for lotto winner - 1:14am
'We're going to meet the first black president' - 1:13am

Top Jobs
Top Homes
Top Cars

Books
Movies
Page Reprints
Photo Licensing
Photos

Ticket Offers

Event: Playhouse Disney Live!
Event: WWE Smackdown
Concert: Celine Dion
Concert: Eric Clapton

Concert: Ben Folds
Concert: Jonas Brothers
Concert: Rascal Flatts
Concert: Smash Mouth