Illustrating the moral consequences of war
A short online illustrated story explores the concept of “moral injury” for veterans who have returned from combat, and the difficult they may have in dealing with the consequences. The project is a collaboration between American Public Media’s Public Insight Network, radio station WBUR and illustrated journalism magazine Symbolia. APM and WBUR are also seeking feedback from veterans who come across the project and want to contribute their own experiences.
Two East Coast Veterans Brain Injury Centers Closed
Two small, specialized brain injury centers in Charlottesville, Virg. and Johnstown, Penn. have been closed by the federal government due to high costs and low number of patients. The centers, part of a network called the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, provided “unique and intensive” treatment to veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury as well as potentially associated mental health or behavioral issues. The network operates 16 other centers around the country that officials say will cover the needs of remaining patients. Nate Delesline III from the Charlottesville Daily Progress reports on the closing of the Charlottesville center.
New Female-friendly Army Combat uniforms
The Army has introduced a version of its combat uniform with narrowed shoulders, adjusted hip and waist measurements and repositioned elbow and knee patches, among other modifications. The uniform will be available to either sex, but particularly aims to fit women better, and comes in 16 sizes as opposed to just a few. Leada Gore from the Alabama Media Group reports.
