Capt. (Dr.) Wesley Reynolds studies a patient’s computed tomography scan at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center March 18, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. March is brain injury awareness month. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, about 75 percent of traumatic brain injuries are concussions or other forms of mild TBIs. Reynolds is a 99th Medical Operations Squadron neurologist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Couillard/released)
By: FEDweek StaffThe Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has criticized comments made by President Trump following a missile attack by Iran on two U.S. military compounds in Iraq. Initially, Trump seemed to brush off the attack: “We suffered no casualties, all of our soldiers are safe, and only minimal damage was sustained at our military bases.”
However, around 60 service members have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBI) during the attacks on bases at Al Assad and Irbil, and were moved out of theater for treatment. Many vets struggle with these types of “invisible” injuries that can lead to a wide range of complications including mental health problems and other issues – and they often persist/worsen for years or indefinitely.
“TBI is a serious injury and one that cannot be taken lightly,” the veterans’ service organization’s national commander, William “Doc” Schmitz, said in a prepared statement. “The VFW expects an apology from the president to our service men and women for his misguided remarks.”
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