"Mental health treatment in and of itself will not be a reason to revoke or deny a clearance. We hope this will encourage more men and women in uniform to seek help."
Defense Secretary, Robert M. Gates
May 1, 2008
Fort Bliss, Texas
"It's time we made everyone in uniform aware that the act of reaching out for help is, in fact, one of the most courageous acts and one of the first big steps to reclaiming your career, your life and your future."
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen
May 2, 2008 Transcript
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CENTER TOUR - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, and his wife Becky, tour the Restoration and Resilience center at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas, May 1, 2008. The center helps treat soldiers who return from combat with post traumatic stress syndrome. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie Cullen
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 9, 2008 – A revolutionary treatment program here is demonstrating “little miracles” as it gives new hope to soldiers afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder who want to stay in the Army, its director reports. Story
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2008 – Thanks to great strides in medical care, today’s U.S. warriors have a 50 percent greater chance of survival if they’re wounded on the battlefield than their Vietnam War counterparts did. State-of-the-art prosthetics help troops who have lost a limb resume many, and in some cases all, of their pre-injury activities. Story
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2008 – A joint team formed by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is looking at the broad range of care and support services for wounded warriors to find any gaps and tap into best practices to share across the force. Story
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 – With growing recognition of the toll post-traumatic stress disorder has taken on U.S. forces, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the Defense Department may consider awarding Purple Heart medals to combat veterans afflicted with it. Story
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 1, 2008 – The Defense Department is working to reduce stress on the force and improve quality of life for the troops, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told soldiers at the Army Sergeants Major Academy on Fort Bliss, Texas. Story | Video
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RESTORATION, RESILIENCE
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with members of the press after touring the Restoration and Resilience Center on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, May 1, 2008. Gates discussed a change to the defense department's security questionnaire to encourage those who need couseling to seek it. The center helps treat soldiers who return from combat with post traumatic stress syndrome. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie Cullen
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2008 – An advisory panel recently established by the military’s top uniformed officer will evaluate all medical programs for wounded warriors and their families, a senior U.S. officer said. Story
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 1, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates called on senior Army noncommissioned officers to be his eyes and ears in the field and to ensure systems within the Defense Department to support the troops are working. Story
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CENTER TOUR - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, and his wife Becky, tour the Restoration and Resilience center at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas, May 1, 2008. The center helps treat soldiers who return from combat with post traumatic stress syndrome. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie Cullen
