Military keeping traumatized soldiers in combat zones

[Contrary1]

Makes perfect sense, doesn't it? Rather than have trained professionals here in the states. No wonder the suicide rate is at an all time high. Support the troops, and all that feels good to say crap.

Army says it's better to treat soldiers 'in theater,' others say it only helps stretched military

"FORWARD OPERATING BASE BOSTICK, Afghanistan — Sgt. Thomas Riordan didn't want to return to Afghanistan after home leave. He had just fought through a battle that killed eight soldiers, and when he arrived home his wife said she was leaving. He almost killed himself that night.

When his psychologist asked what he thought he should do, Riordan said: Stay in Colorado.

Instead, the military brought Riordan back to this base in the eastern Afghan mountains, where mortar rounds sound regularly and soldiers have to wear flack jackets if they step outside their barracks before 8 a.m., even to go to the bathroom.

Increasingly, the Army is trying to treat traumatized soldiers "in theater" — where they're stationed. The idea is that soldiers will heal best if kept with those who understand what they've been through, rather than being dumped into a treatment center back in the States where they'll be surrounded by unfamiliar people and untethered from their work and routine..."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38491838/ns/health-mental_health/

[BeHereNow]

1. Heart breaking. When will it end? n/t

BHN

[EFerrari]

2. Unbelievable. By the same logic hostages

should stay with their kidnappers because they are familiar and know what they've been through.

[msongs]

3. SecDef Gates' republican family value "morals" - nt

[elocs]

4. Sounds like a job for the CIC, the guy where the buck stops, the guy who is ultimately responsible.

Time to kick ass and take names because if Obama cannot stop this, then nobody can and it will continue unabated.