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Walter Reed official accused of falsifying military recordupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 21:17:00

A top military official at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has been relieved of duty and charged with knowingly falsifying his personnel records.

Bob Dole's rehab inspires soldiersupdated: Sun Jul 04 2010 03:21:00

Wounded soldiers have befriended WWII vet Bob Dole who is recuperating from surgery at Walter Reed Hospital, CNN's Ed Henry reports.

Former Sen. Dole's rehab inspires troopsupdated: Sun Jul 04 2010 03:21:00

One of the most famous veterans of the "Greatest Generation" has joined the ranks of recently injured members of the military at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

New York Yankees to visit Obama on World Series tourupdated: Mon Apr 26 2010 01:56:00

President Obama, a diehard Chicago White Sox fan, will test a different kind of diplomacy Monday when he hosts the New York Yankees at the White house.

Why can't we share the truth about war?updated: Fri Nov 20 2009 10:36:00

There are dozens of get-well cards on his wall. On his bed, there's another pile from family, friends, high school pals. The patient must be 19 or 20 -- a kid -- and his smile is magnetic.

2007 memo criticizes Hasanupdated: Thu Nov 19 2009 08:58:00

NPR's Daniel Zwerdling obtained a memo that criticizes Maj. Nidal Hasan's performance at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

2007 memo criticizes Fort Hood suspect's judgment, professionalismupdated: Thu Nov 19 2009 08:58:00

A memo reportedly written two years ago by Maj. Nidal Hasan's supervisor at Walter Reed Army Medical Center says the accused Fort Hood shooter demonstrated "a pattern of poor judgment and a lack of professionalism" during his residency at the hospital.

Picture begins to emerge of Fort Hood suspectupdated: Sat Nov 07 2009 07:51:00

A picture began to emerge Thursday of the suspect in the Fort Hood shootings as a mental-health professional who had worked to help others in high-stress situations.

Fort Hood gunman identifiedupdated: Sat Nov 07 2009 07:51:00

One of the gunman involved in a deadly shooting at Fort Hood has been identified. CNN's Randi Kaye reports.

Officials: Fort Hood shootings suspect alive; 12 deadupdated: Sat Nov 07 2009 07:49:00

A soldier suspected of fatally shooting 12 and wounding 31 at Fort Hood in Texas on Thursday is not dead as previously reported by the military, the base's commander said Thursday evening.

Gunman warning signsupdated: Sat Nov 07 2009 07:48:00

HLN's Christi Paul talks with a psychologist about why the Ft. Hood gunman, a psychiatrist, couldn't see he needed help.

Treating trauma victims may cause its own traumaupdated: Sat Nov 07 2009 07:48:00

They listen to tales of life's worst moments, but they can't go home and tell their spouses about what they've heard. Sometimes no amount of schooling is enough to shield them from taking on some of their patients' suffering.

Petraeus was treated for prostate cancerupdated: Tue Oct 06 2009 19:29:00

Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, has been treated for early stage prostate cancer and says recent screening tests have delivered "very positive" news.

People.com: Channing Tatum: Newlywed Life Is 'Perfect'updated: Mon Aug 03 2009 11:27:00

"I'm as happy as I possibly can be on the planet right now," the G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra star tells PEOPLE

Behind the Scenes: Triumph and tragedy for two wounded soldiersupdated: Wed Jul 29 2009 17:09:00

Where were you on the night of July 15? You may not even remember, but for me it was an extraordinary evening, an evening of unimaginable triumph and unbearable tragedy.

Iraq veteran gets powerful new kneesupdated: Fri Apr 17 2009 15:50:00

Lt. Col. Greg Gadson is not a bionic man, but he does have a new set of powerful knees.

Wounded warriors go fishing for recoveryupdated: Mon Apr 13 2009 11:27:00

Amidst the tranquility of a fishing trip at the Rose River Farm in Madison County, a wounded warrior says he almost feels "semi-normal again."

A soldier's love storyupdated: Mon Apr 13 2009 11:27:00

After suffering massive injuries, Brian Mancini's healing process led him to CNN Hero Ed Nicholson's program.

For wounded soldier, citizenship is 'icing on the cake'updated: Fri Apr 10 2009 21:40:00

Sgt. Juan Luis Alcivar raised his right hand and pledged allegiance to the Constitution, swearing to protect it against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

War veteran now American citizenupdated: Fri Apr 10 2009 21:40:00

Sgt. Juan Luis Alcivar, who lost his arm fighting for the U.S. in Iraq, becomes an American citizen.

FSB: Coming soon: Electric bandagesupdated: Mon Feb 02 2009 17:41:00

It may sound like quack medicine, but electricity can help cuts and wounds heal faster. Studies published in the journal Nature in 2005 confirmed it: Our cells work like tiny chemical batteries. Wounds short-circuit them, and a jolt of voltage helps heal them.

Vet battles diseaseupdated: Tue Dec 09 2008 21:58:00

Photojournalist Bethany Swain introduces us to a veteran suffering from ALS, a disease linked to military service.

A vet's battle with Lou Gehrig's diseaseupdated: Tue Dec 09 2008 21:58:00

Thomas Cuddy enlisted in the U.S. Army 28 years ago, but he's facing his greatest battle now that he's out.

McCain, Obama court Latino votersupdated: Sat Jun 28 2008 17:41:00

Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama took their campaigns back to Washington on Saturday in an effort to reach out to Latinos.

Air Force officials ousted over nuclear gaffesupdated: Thu Jun 05 2008 19:18:00

The top military and civilian leaders of the U.S. Air Force were forced out Thursday over the handling of nuclear weapons, the Defense Department secretary said.

Top Air Force brass cannedupdated: Thu Jun 05 2008 19:18:00

Defense Secretary Gates says top Air Force officials will be fired after a report into the transport of nuclear weapons.

Sen. Robert Byrd, 90, remains in hospitalupdated: Tue Jun 03 2008 15:47:00

Sen. Robert Byrd was hospitalized Monday night, a spokesman said.

Sen. Robert Byrd, 90, hospitalizedupdated: Tue Jun 03 2008 15:45:00

U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd, the chamber's longest-serving member, will remain in a Washington hospital for "several more days" for treatment of a mild infection, his office said Tuesday.

Soldiers shave heads to support cancer kidsupdated: Mon May 19 2008 11:25:00

Under a huge tent just outside the medical unit at Camp Liberty, shielded from the blazing sun, soldiers watch and cheer as two men at a time get their heads shaved. Clumps of hair fall to the hot sand below.

Shaved heads for kids' cancerupdated: Mon May 19 2008 11:25:00

U.S. soldiers shave their heads in solidarity with young cancer patients. CNN's Jill Dougherty reports.

Segways help vets get aroundupdated: Fri May 09 2008 16:19:00

Some wounded and disabled vets are using segways to get around.

Amputee vets see eye-to-eye on Segwaysupdated: Fri May 09 2008 16:19:00

U.S. Army Sgt. Jacque Keeslar lost both legs in Iraq nearly two years ago. To get around, he relies on a wheelchair and a pair of artificial legs, which help him walk in short bursts.

Money Magazine: Injured vets: What do they getupdated: Thu Mar 20 2008 17:30:00

Following last year's exposés of neglect at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, one might get the impression that soldiers injured in action are simply dumped by the armed forces with little care or compensation.

For amputees, an unlikely painkiller: Mirrorsupdated: Thu Mar 20 2008 12:13:00

Army Sgt. Nick Paupore was in the lead Humvee in a convoy rolling through Kirkuk City, Iraq, when the vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.

Sen. Robert Byrd, 90, admitted to hospitalupdated: Tue Feb 26 2008 20:52:00

Sen. Robert Byrd, the Senate's longest-serving member, was admitted to Washington's Walter Reed Army Medical Center for observation Tuesday after a fall at his home Monday night, his spokesman said.

Defense secretary fractures armupdated: Wed Feb 13 2008 18:55:00

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates returned to work Wednesday afternoon after breaking his upper right arm in a fall on the ice outside his Washington home, a Pentagon spokesman said.

Time.com: War Head Injuries: Long-Term Effects updated: Thu Jan 31 2008 10:00:00

New research suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder may be linked to concussions suffered in battle

Double amputee walks again due to Bluetoothupdated: Fri Jan 25 2008 20:35:00

Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Bleill lost both his legs above the knees when a bomb exploded under his Humvee while on patrol in Iraq on October 15, 2006. He has 32 pins in his hip and a 6-inch screw holding his pelvis together.

Bluetooth helps amputeeupdated: Fri Jan 25 2008 20:35:00

Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Bleill tells CNN's Barbara Starr how Bluetooth technology is helping him walk again.

Mission: Deliver holiday greetings to wounded troopsupdated: Sat Dec 22 2007 21:09:00

Amid concerns about terrorism and mail threats in a post-September 11 world, two organizations and hundreds of volunteers have stepped in to make sure wounded U.S. troops receive some much-needed holiday cheer.

Troops' holiday cards checkedupdated: Sat Dec 22 2007 21:09:00

In Washington, volunteers screen cards for injured troops. CNN's Gary Nurenberg reports.

Time.com: The War's Mental Toll on Reservistsupdated: Tue Nov 13 2007 23:00:00

A new study shows that the Army reserve suffers disproportionately from depression and mental illness. But Congress hasn't found a way to fund treatment

For wounded troops, the next battle is on the job frontupdated: Mon Jul 09 2007 01:26:00

The U.S. troops brought to Walter Reed Army Medical Center are among the military's most severely wounded from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Hiring heroesupdated: Mon Jul 09 2007 01:26:00

Hiring heroes

Volunteer discovers her mission: Helping families of wounded troops updated: Tue Jul 03 2007 07:37:00

Peggy Baker said she never gave much thought to the military before her son enlisted in the Army shortly after September 11, 2001.

Time.com: VA Hospital Conditions Criticizedupdated: Mon Jun 18 2007 12:00:00

The Department of Veterans Affairs knew for months that shower heads, handrails and other fixtures posed serious suicide risks to Seattle-area psychiatric patients, but refused to fix the problems

A fighter for families updated: Tue Mar 13 2007 18:03:00

The recent disclosure of the deplorable conditions at Walter Reed Army Hospital highlighted the emotional and physical needs of the more than 25,000 Americans wounded in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Army surgeon general ousted amid Walter Reed scandalupdated: Mon Mar 12 2007 12:18:00

Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley has lost his job as Army surgeon general, another casualty of the care scandal at Walter Reed Medical Center.

New post to deal with problems at Walter Reedupdated: Thu Mar 08 2007 16:29:00

The Army has created a new post to help address problems at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Army's vice chief of staff announced Thursday.

Dole, Shalala to investigate Walter Reed problemsupdated: Tue Mar 06 2007 09:02:00

President Bush on Tuesday named Democrat Donna Shalala and Republican Bob Dole to head a commission to investigate problems at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Witness slams 'nightmares' of Army medical systemupdated: Mon Mar 05 2007 03:35:00

Witnesses told a House panel Monday that wounded U.S. soldiers are forced to struggle against a nightmarish and untrustworthy Army medical system that leaves veterans stranded in unfit conditions.

Army secretary quits in wake of hospital scandalupdated: Fri Mar 02 2007 16:10:00

Secretary of the Army Francis Harvey resigned Friday in the wake of recent reports of substandard conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, a key facility treating troops wounded in Iraq.

Army fires commander of Walter Reed hospitalupdated: Thu Mar 01 2007 14:10:00

The top general at Walter Reed Army Medical Center was fired Thursday, the military announced, following revelations of poor conditions in the building where troops who were wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq are treated.

Leadership blamed for shabby Army hospital buildingupdated: Tue Feb 20 2007 17:16:00

Army Secretary Francis Harvey blamed a failure of leadership for substandard conditions in a building that is part of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and vowed Tuesday to move quickly to fix the problem.

White House: Moles taken from Bush's face benignupdated: Sat Feb 17 2007 17:11:00

Two moles President Bush had removed from his face Friday were benign, White House spokesman Alex Conant said Saturday.

FSB: A Running Startupdated: Tue Oct 24 2006 09:31:00

When Jeff Brandt contacted us for a makeover nearly a year ago he was eager to expand his prosthetics and orthotics business. He had two small offices providing artificial limbs and braces but want...

Rumsfeld undergoes shoulder surgeryupdated: Tue Sep 05 2006 13:58:00

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld underwent elective surgery Tuesday morning for a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder, Pentagon officials said.

Hospital hopes Iraq wounded will be home for holidaysupdated: Thu Dec 23 2004 18:05:00

The commander of a U.S. military hospital said Thursday she hopes many of those wounded and sent here for treatment after a suicide bombing on an American base in northern Iraq will be able to return to the United States for Christmas.

Bush: Troops on 'mission for peace'updated: Tue Dec 21 2004 16:07:00

President Bush expressed his "heartfelt condolences" to the families of American troops killed in Tuesday's rocket attack in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, telling reporters they died in "a vital mission for peace."

Soldier's mom interrupts Laura Bush's speechupdated: Fri Sep 17 2004 08:59:00

The mother of a soldier killed in Iraq was arrested Thursday in Hamilton, New Jersey, after interrupting a campaign speech by first lady Laura Bush. As police hauled her away, she shouted "police brutality."

Laura Bush heckled during campaign speechupdated: Fri Sep 17 2004 04:32:00

The mother of a soldier killed in Iraq was arrested Thursday after interrupting a campaign speech by first lady Laura Bush. As police hauled her away, she shouted, "Police brutality."

Mark Shields: A long-overdue debateupdated: Mon May 10 2004 08:02:00

Because the nation was at peace during my own time on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, I -- like every man I know -- have often wondered whether, faced with the terror and the horror of combat, my own courage and honor would have met the test and been affirmed. I can only hope so. I will never know.

Bush to mark invasion of Iraq with speechupdated: Thu Mar 18 2004 16:23:00

President Bush will mark the one-year anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq with a high-profile speech on Friday touting the coalition's accomplishments there before broadening into a review of global progress in the war against terror, administration officials said.

Pentagon: Eight deaths weren't reportedupdated: Thu Feb 05 2004 20:21:00

Eight U.S. troops were not counted in the overall casualty numbers for operation in Afghanistan and Iraq, according to Pentagon officials, who cited an audit by the Department of Defense.

Vets say visits restricted to U.S. woundedupdated: Wed Jan 07 2004 15:24:00

One of the nation's leading veterans' service organizations accuses the Pentagon of "severely restricting" its counselors from visiting wounded and injured service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

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