Our Troops
1.6 million U.S. soldiers have served in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Iraq War: 6 years later
On March 19, 2003, then-President George W. Bush somberly informed the nation that the conflict had begun... Where are we now and was it worth it?... More
The Invisible Victims: Iraqi Soldiers and PTSD
Journalist and notable author Ethan Brown gives Do Something a glimpse of his upcoming book, an exposé on the seemingly invisible victims of the war – the soldiers who suffer from PTSD.... More
What could happen to our vets
An examination of Vietnam veterans reveals what could happen to the veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.... More
11 Facts about the Mental Health of Our Troops
40,000 troops have been diagnosed by the military with PTSD after serving in one of the two conflicts.... More
This is for the soldiers
In what may seem like an unlikely alliance, hard rock band Drowning Pool, non-profit organization Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), and 15 year-old YouTube video producer Lizzie Palmer are teaming up to encourage young people to support expanded health care for veterans returning from Iraq & Afghanistan. They are launching a campaign called ‘This Is For the Soldiers’ and asking Americans to support legislation currently before congress which addresses the urgent need to get better mental health care for veterans. Check out their powerful video below.
