Michael de Yoanna

News The Army denies that combat stress causes homicide

An Army report seems to confirm a Salon investigation linking battle stress to murder. But the Army begs to differ
By Michael de Yoanna and Mark Benjamin Jul 16, 2009

  • Two groups call for probe following Salon exposé

    A veterans organization and a government watchdog group have asked the House Armed Services Committee to investigate a veterans healthcare scandal exposed by Salon.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna May 5, 2009

  • "I believe that I did have PTSD"

    Matthew Marino was sent back to Afghanistan for a second tour of duty after the Army diagnosed him with "anxiety disorder" instead of post-traumatic stress disorder.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna April 10, 2009

  • What motive does the Army have to misdiagnose PTSD?

    A reluctance to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder could be about the money, and about the need for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna April 10, 2009

  • Tale of the secret Army tape

    After a soldier taped a psychologist saying he'd been pressured not to diagnose PTSD, the Army launched an investigation. Read the details of how the Army declared itself innocent.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna April 9, 2009

  • "I am under a lot of pressure to not diagnose PTSD"

    A secret recording reveals the Army may be pushing its medical staff not to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder. The Army and Senate have ignored the implications.
    By Michael de Yoanna and Mark Benjamin April 8, 2009

  • Coming home: The conclusion

    In the final article in Salon's series, we ask what President Obama will do about the rise of suicide and murder among U.S. soldiers returning from combat.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna February 14, 2009

  • "That young man never should have come into the Army"

    Kenneth Eastridge had PTSD before he ever donned a uniform or did two tours of duty in Iraq. Now he's in prison for his part in the murder of a fellow soldier.
    By Michael de Yoanna and Mark Benjamin February 13, 2009

  • "He hears sounds which seem to be voices"

    The Army knew Cpl. Robert Marko might have psychological problems, but sent him to Iraq anyway. He is now awaiting trial for murder in Colorado.
    By Michael de Yoanna and Mark Benjamin February 13, 2009

  • "Who I'd like to meet: Al Capone, Hitler"

    On his MySpace page, Kenneth Eastridge expressed excitement to be leaving "the gay ass Army." Now he is in prison for involvement in a murder.
    By Michael de Yoanna and Mark Benjamin February 13, 2009

  • "I will break your f---ing face"

    A written statement from John Needham, who suffers from PTSD, describing an encounter with an officer at Fort Carson.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna February 12, 2009

  • "You're a pussy and a scared little kid"

    John Needham returned from Iraq, suffering from combat stress. If he had received proper care, would he be standing trial for murder?
    By Michael de Yoanna and Mark Benjamin February 11, 2009

  • "Kill yourself. Save us the paperwork"

    Pfc. Ryan Alderman, now deceased, sought medical help from the Army. He got a fistful of powerful drugs instead.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna February 10, 2009

  • Mark Waltz, Kenneth Lehman, Chad Barrett

    The details of three more deaths that might have been prevented among Fort Carson-based soldiers.
    By Michael de Yoanna and Mark Benjamin February 10, 2009

  • "I am seeking help. I mean mental help"

    Read a sworn statement from the late Pfc. Ryan Alderman about what he witnessed in Iraq and his problems receiving adequate medical care from the Army.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna February 10, 2009

  • Death in the USA: The Army's fatal neglect

    Returning U.S. combat soldiers are committing suicide and murder in alarming numbers. In a special series, Salon uncovers the habitual mistreatment behind the preventable deaths.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna February 9, 2009

  • "The Death Dealers took my life!"

    Adam Lieberman tried to kill himself when he returned from Iraq. Only then did the Army take his mental health seriously.
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna February 9, 2009

  • Are you a pussy?

    When Army Pvt. Adam Lieberman tried to commit suicide, his mother had to paint over his suicide note. See the photos here, as well as the "Hurt Feelings Report."
    By Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna February 9, 2009
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