Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• New study gives clues to causes of PTSD

  September 1, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Eighteen months after they have returned from a war zone, soldiers bear an unmistakable sign of emotional trauma deep inside their brains. But in most, a key node … 1

• 5 apparent suicides of JBLM soldiers since July 1

  August 17, 2011 in Region Since the first of July, five soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord have died in apparent suicides, part of an Army-wide upsurge in such deaths despite stepped-up prevention efforts. 3

• Afghan president: 31 Americans killed in crash

  August 6, 2011 in News, Nation/World KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A military helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan, killing 31 U.S. special operation troops and seven Afghan commandos, the country’s president said Saturday. An American official said … 20

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  Fallen soldiers hailed for spirit, character

  July 17, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page B1 Two pairs of boots, two rifles, two helmets and two sets of dog tags were displayed on stage as a community mourned the loss of two young soldiers Saturday afternoon. … 1

• Families, friends mourn fallen soldiers from CdA

  July 10, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page A1 On July 5, Army Spc. Nathan R. Beyers wrote on Facebook that a soldier has only one wish: “To come home safe.” Two days later, Beyers and Army Spc. Nicholas … 13

• More soldiers seek mental health treatment

  June 27, 2011 in City on Page A6 JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Officials at Joint Base Lewis-McChord believe they’re making progress against the stigma that keeps some soldiers from getting help for mental health issues. More soldiers …

• Army suicides to top 2008, but progress reported

  November 17, 2009 in Nation/World Soldier suicides this year are almost sure to top last year’s, but a recent decline in the pace of such deaths could mean the Army is making progress in stemming … 2

• Spokane soldier killed in Afghanistan

  October 30, 2009 in City A decorated Spokane soldier was among the seven U.S. servicemen killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan this week, the Department of Defense announced Thursday. 6

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  Combat gear’s weight triggers injury spike

  February 1, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A9 WASHINGTON – Carrying heavy combat loads is taking a quiet but serious toll on troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, contributing to injuries that are sidelining them in growing numbers, …