More soldiers killed themselves in January 2009 than died in battle

well all I can say is its about time they do something to help the soldiers one dying is more then enough in my book

This is not right, I know that when a person comes back from war they are suppose to be like desentstized or something like that and I feel that is a need but is not fool proof. I hope something changes about this, maybe you should start something to help the soliders ease into home life again? Take care and happy mylotting to you as well.

It makes me so sad to read about stuff like this. But it is true, they aren't taught to deal with reentering normal life and also people and things are different and treat them different and they find out that that alot of things have changed in their lives and homes. I think they should all get the help they might need even if they turn it away it should be offered.

Most if not all of our soldiers are coming home with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). However, instead of putting them into serious training and counseling, to help them get back into civilian life, the Army is real good at just sticking them on anti-depressants, and not providing the care and counseling they need and deserve.

We should be ashamed of how we treat our veterans--throw them in a pool of sharks then when they're done just wave goodbye and say good luck. We have thousands of homeless veterans because they can't keep it together in civilian life and there's no help for them. Our government is supposed to do what we say, we are supposed to be the boss. Stand up for our Veterans and write your representatives. Tell them you won't vote for them and will actually campaign against them if they don't get better treatment for Veterans! That's the only thing that will work--the only thing they fear is not getting re-elected. Always smile at a Veteran and say thanks. It was a bit awkward for me at first but now it's second nature and I'm sure they appreciate it.

It is marvellous to finally recognize the difficulties faced by returning soldiers. I agree that certainly they deserve much greater appreciation as their sacrifices are enormous; just being away from home for one, let alone their experiences on the fields. Here is hoping this event will be most beneficial to these very special men and women who give up so much for their country.

I have not been with any soldiers in my life but I always belived that they must be proud of them because they always sacrifice their life for country. People living around their house must be giving respect to him most of the time. This is very dissapointing as well as worried fact that they are finding it difficult becoming a civilian again. I don't know the reasons but this is sad.

Hello my friend TLChimes Ji, As a Ex. Soldiers's retired wife, I fully understand the life of soldiers. I know where do I get hurt. My hubby left me alone laeving me 2500 kms away from his battle-field, while I was carrying my first ever son in my womb of just 5 months, when my hubby would have been great help all-round. But who would realize it. Famolies uder go more torture life than any prisoner of war. May god bless You and have a great time.

Why are we as humans so quick to ignore the obvious. Killing is bad it doesn't matter if you are doing it for your country or not. People at home are constantly glamorizing war but when people actually go out there and do it they see for themselves that it is wrong. We need to support out troops by giving them missions that don't involve killing other human beings. Everyone assumes that nothing can be resolved peacefully but peaceful movements rarely have the level of manpower and funding that the military does. If we were to devote the same amount of people and training to the peace corps as we do to the military the united States could really do a lot of good for the whole world.

Thats beyond tragic. There just aren't the words.... I've always thought that if people didnt volunteer for the army, there's be no wars as no one would be there to fight them. I don't understand the mentality of those who want to actually go to fight. Yes support your country, but have you ever tried the non-violent way?

good job, TLC. What ARE they coming home to?

Howzit everyone, Howzit Chimes, I do believe that we should support these individuals upon returning. My father and fiance have been to war therefore I do know first hand on the psycological outcomes that they deal with upon returning to American Soil. However with abusing or blaming the system is something totally different because we are not the ones of whom signed up to be in the military outfits, just had to place that in there because of other peoples opinions. But there is a right wrong of respect in all aspects of military outfits.