Remember Iraq? Bob Collins December 3, 2009, 2:41 PM Dec 3, 2009 4 Do we have the ability to follow two wars at once? Read more →
Quiz: How well do you know Afghanistan? Bob Collins December 2, 2009, 1:04 PM Dec 2, 2009 14 It’s the top story in the news and the U.S. has been fighting there since 2001, but how much do you know about Afghanistan? Read more →
Holder’s testimony Bob Collins November 18, 2009, 9:47 AM Nov 18, 2009 2 The attorney general defends his decision to try the 9/11 mastermind in federal court. Read more →
War and the single mother Bob Collins November 17, 2009, 2:23 PM Nov 17, 2009 Should single mothers of young children be allowed to serve in the military and be deployed to war? Read more →
Regional history · War The story Wally couldn’t tell Bob Collins November 12, 2009, 4:30 PM Nov 12, 2009 10 A World War II veteran finds out late in life, that he didn’t have to suffer with PTSD. Read more →
The road back Bob Collins November 11, 2009, 4:55 PM Nov 11, 2009 2 Soldiers returning from military service rarely come home as the same person who left. Read more →
Veterans: Your ‘coming home’ stories Bob Collins November 10, 2009, 7:00 PM Nov 10, 2009 What are your challenges in returning to civilian life. And how can non-vets help? Read more →
The ‘simplicity’ of Afghanistan Bob Collins November 10, 2009, 11:23 AM Nov 10, 2009 7 As President Obama considers whether to increase troops strength in Afghanistan, a Two Harbors father has a suggestion. Read more →
On the hostage-taking anniversary Bob Collins November 4, 2009, 1:19 PM Nov 4, 2009 1 You never know the life story of the person sitting next to you at lunch. Read more →
Saving Pvt. Hafterson: The Marines respond Than Tibbetts October 8, 2009, 1:15 PM Oct 8, 2009 6 The Marines respond to the Pvt. Hafterson situation. The short version: The Corps says Hafterson lied. Read more →
Our dereliction of duty Bob Collins October 3, 2009, 9:57 AM Oct 3, 2009 11 If the local news media had treated Pvt. Travis Hafterson like a dog, it would have been an improvement. Read more →
Saving Pvt. Hafterson: One of thousands Bob Collins October 2, 2009, 12:45 PM Oct 2, 2009 5 Travis Hafterson’s inability to get help for his post traumatic stress syndrome, is a story shared by thousands, his fiancee says. Read more →
Saving Pvt. Hafterson: ‘We were so close.’ Bob Collins October 1, 2009, 2:28 PM Oct 1, 2009 31 A Circle Pines Marine was hours away from the help for PTSD he’s been seeking. Then the Marine Corps showed up. Read more →
Saving Pvt. Hafterson: Hearing scheduled Bob Collins October 1, 2009, 10:11 AM Oct 1, 2009 A Ramsey County judge has agreed to a hearing today on the fate of a Minnesota Marine who suffers from PTSD. Read more →