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In addition to the physical injuries sustained, countless servicemen and servicewomen have experienced
psychological symptoms directly related to their deployment. According to a RAND report released in April
2008, over 18 percent of troops who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan--nearly 300,000 troops--have
symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress or major depression. At the same time, about 19 percent of service
members reported that they experienced a possible traumatic brain injury.

And let us not forget millions of Americans belong to the families of these servicemen and servicewomen.
Spouses, children, parents, siblings, and unmarried partners of military personnel are all being adversely
affected by the stress and strain of the current military campaign.”

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