VA lacks resources to deal with mental health, survey finds

A survey of social workers, nurses and doctors working for the Department of Veterans Affairs finds that more than 70 percent of respondents think the department lacks the staff and space to meet the needs of growing numbers of veterans seeking mental health care.

 

Veterans Celebrate 150 Years Of The Medal Of Honor

More than 50 of America’s most decorated war heroes are in Louisville, Kentucky, this weekend to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Medal of Honor. Three men have received the honor in the last year — the first time the Congressional Medal of Honor Society has welcomed new living members since Vietnam. Reporter Brenna Angel of member station WUKY, reports on how they shared their stories across generations.

 

No 9/11 Gitmo Trials Until 2012

MIAMI — The trial of five Guantanamo captives accused of the Sept. 11 mass murder cannot begin until next year at the earliest under a timetable set out Monday by the legal authority in charge of the war court.

 

Soldier Sought in S. Korean Woman’s Rape

SEOUL — A warrant has been issued to detain a U.S. Soldier accused of raping a young Korean woman, officials say.

 

Haqqani: US Wants Him to Join Afghan Government

LONDON – A BBC report quoted Afghan insurgent leader Siraj Haqqani on Monday as saying he’s been approached by the United States to join the Afghan government and denying that his militant group was behind the killing of the top Afghan peace envoy.

 

Panetta: Al-Qaida deaths hurt plans for attacks

ON BOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday that the deaths of several top al-Qaida leaders in Pakistan and Yemen in recent months will make it much more difficult for the terror group and its affiliates to plan and launch large-scale attacks abroad, including against the United States.

 

Hero Cashe’s grave displays wrong military award

WASHINGTON – Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe was awarded the Silver Star six years ago for running into a burning Bradley multiple times to save his fellow soldiers. Friends and family believe that he deserves the Medal of Honor, and have been pushing for that recognition for years.