Iraq combat vet struggles

www.mailtribune.com -- Eagle Scout Chris Kilian has moved to Jackson County for VA services to adjust to normal daily life after a harrowing year of combat duty in Iraq.

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[dantruong12]

these guys dont get the respect they deserve :(

[eddiecoyote1]

Thanks for sharing brother.

[Wrest2165]

war is hell what more can you say? it messes you up, on the outside and inside.

[sullydoo3]

TO THE DUMB ASS BELOW ME (niknokvdo) IF YOUR GOING TO RUN YOUR MOUTH, ATLEAST KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. YOUR A DUMB ASS PUSSY! YOU'D PROBABLY RUN AWAY LIKE A LITTLE BITCH IF YOU EVER HAD ONE OF THOSE TERRORISTS FIRE A BULLET AT YOU.

[niknokvdo]

GOOD! YOU DESERVE IT YOU DUMB FUCKER! WHO HELD A GUN TO YOUR HEAD TO GO FIGHT FRAUD WARS!

HELL YEA YOU END UP BEING THE ONE WHO GOT FUCKED UP DIDN'T YA MATE! YOU MADE YOUR BED NOW JUST LAY IN IT LOL

[kevinsrooster8]

@pathfinderonline I hope your wrong about the symtoms developing later! I have an open mind, but for now im going to treat it that im a rare exception! take care brother!

[pathfinderonline]

@kevinsrooster8 ...just read my previous comment and that should answer you question, brother. You state that you have RECENTLY returned from AFG, but the time for symptoms to fully develop differs from person to person. You may THINK you're fine, but once you really start to think things through, you will be on the receiving end and I can tell you from experience; it blows in any way, shape or form. If you think hazing is the answer, you are sadly mistaken, my leatherneck friend.

[pathfinderonline]

It takes courage to serve. It takes brass balls to share combat experiences in the open like you. Much respect, brother. Not everyone experiences the heavy symptoms straight away. It can take up to 2 years before the trauma finally takes its toll. All I can say is be pro active in asking for assistance. Worst case scenario; you end up like my old buddy fmr SSGT A. Johnson who served in Iraq. R.I.P. 'Willy' My heart goes out to all of you that have served and are still serving. fmr 3/75RGR

[tdock7]

thanks for sharing, most people keep this stuff deep with in them. i came back and went on a 6 month drinking binge, luckily ppl stepped in and helped me

[phasespace]

@kevinsrooster8 I have been there too. Your experience is different than his. You are either in denial about your problems, still emotionally numb, or just plain too ignorant to see something from anothers perspective.

[kevinsrooster8]

hmm. this sucks. I am a Marine, recently returned from Afghanistan. We saw heavy close combat in Musa Quela, Marjah, and Sangin. Personally ive never had these problems, I think it's all about how prepared one is to go into combat. I feel bad for people like this...Shoulda been hazed more.

[charles8499]

20 minutes counciling?!?!?!?!??