Staff Writer
Stars and Stripes
California (currently in Afghanistan)
Topic: Document the efforts of combat stress teams to aid U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan struggling with the mental rigors of war or "present-traumatic stress disorder."
Published Work:
There was a time when Sgt. 1st Class Corey Hawkins showed concern toward fellow troops in a manner that more resembled a scolding. If his team, squad or platoon lost a soldier to serious injury, he offered words that pummeled rather than soothed.
The soldier told the story in monotone, as though hoping to numb himself to his misery.
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