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Granite Staters Coming Home from War

By Laura Knoy on Friday, April 11, 2008.

Granite Staters have been part of the Iraq war since it began five years ago. After their deployments have ended, many have returned to normal life, while others have gone back for second and third tours of duty. And some have come back injured, or dealing with mental or emotional scars. We look at how New Hampshire's military servicemen and women have adapted to life after war and what aid the state is providing.

Guests

  • Al Porsche, Counselor at the Manchester Vet Center for United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Sargeant Jeff Alford,, 48-year-old army vet who served for 5 months in Baghdad before becoming injured.
  • Sargeant Greg McGrady ,36-year-old Iraq veteran who returned from war in 2004.
  • Terrie Raposo ,Head clinician for the V/A Medical Center . Terry and her staff are the first to evaluate and recommend treatment to vets once they return to New Hampshire.
  • Matt Bernard , New Hampshire Iraq War veteran who returned in 2006. Matt is currently working on a series of documentary on other New Hampshire war veterans.
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