VFW Seeks/Expects Apology: By Veronica Stracqualursi The Veterans of Foreign Wars is demanding that President Donald Trump apologize for downplaying traumatic brain injuries sustained...

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

By Veronica Stracqualursi

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is demanding that President Donald Trump apologize for downplaying traumatic brain injuries sustained by US service members in Iraq after Iranian missile strikes on American troops earlier this month.

Earlier this week, Trump said he does not consider potential traumatic brain injuries to be as serious as physical combat wounds, minimizing the severity of the injuries, saying he heard that some troops "had headaches, and a couple of other things, but I would say, and I can report, it's not very serious."

"The VFW expects an apology from the President to our service men and women for his misguided remarks," William "Doc" Schmitz*, VFW National Commander, said in a statement Friday, following the Pentagon's announcement that 34 US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries in the January 8 Iranian attack.

"And, we ask that he and the White House join with us in our efforts to educate Americans of the dangers TBI has on these heroes as they protect our great nation in these trying times. Our warriors require our full support more than ever in this challenging environment," Schmitz added.

The VFW, described on its website as America's largest and oldest combat veterans service organization, said TBI is a "serious injury and one that cannot be taken lightly."

On Friday, the Pentagon announced that 34 US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries in the January 8 attack, which was in retaliation for the January 2 US drone strike that k**led a top Iranian general.

Of the 34 service members, 17 of those who were injured have since returned to duty in Iraq.
Nine service members are still being treated in Germany. An additional eight service members who had been flown to Germany have since been sent to the United States for additional treatment.

Although traumatic brain injuries are not always immediately apparent, the disclosure of injured US service members suggested that the attack's impact was more serious than initial assessments indicated.

Mild traumatic brain injuries, commonly known as concussions, are a form of TBI. The most common form of TBIs in the military are mild TBIs, according to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center.

* https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Media-and-Events/Press-Room/2019-20/Schmitz-Doc-CommanderinChief.pdf?v=1&d=20190729T171702Z

Lonewolf

slatten49 wrote:

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is demanding that President Donald Trump apologize for downplaying traumatic brain injuries sustained by US service members in Iraq after Iranian missile strikes on American troops earlier this month.

Earlier this week, Trump said he does not consider potential traumatic brain injuries to be as serious as physical combat wounds, minimizing the severity of the injuries, saying he heard that some troops "had headaches, and a couple of other things, but I would say, and I can report, it's not very serious."

"The VFW expects an apology from the President to our service men and women for his misguided remarks," William "Doc" Schmitz, VFW National Commander, said in a statement Friday, following the Pentagon's announcement that 34 US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries in the January 8 Iranian attack.

"And, we ask that he and the White House join with us in our efforts to educate Americans of the dangers TBI has on these heroes as they protect our great nation in these trying times. Our warriors require our full support more than ever in this challenging environment," Schmitz added.

The VFW, described on its website as America's largest and oldest combat veterans service organization, said TBI is a "serious injury and one that cannot be taken lightly."

On Friday, the Pentagon announced that 34 US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries in the January 8 attack, which was in retaliation for the January 2 US drone strike that k**led a top Iranian general.

Of the 34 service members, 17 of those who were injured have since returned to duty in Iraq.
Nine service members are still being treated in Germany. An additional eight service members who had been flown to Germany have since been sent to the United States for additional treatment.

Although traumatic brain injuries are not always immediately apparent, the disclosure of injured US service members suggested that the attack's impact was more serious than initial assessments indicated.

Mild traumatic brain injuries, commonly known as concussions, are a form of TBI. The most common form of TBIs in the military are mild TBIs, according to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center.

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I have Sean some severely tbi at the va hospital and its very hard to keep from crying !

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Lonewolf wrote:

I have Sean some severely tbi at the va hospital and its very hard to keep from crying !

"Not all wounds are visible."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyS48P1Zuvk

Rose42

slatten49 wrote:

By Veronica Stracqualursi

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is demanding that President Donald Trump apologize for downplaying traumatic brain injuries sustained by US service members in Iraq after Iranian missile strikes on American troops earlier this month.

Earlier this week, Trump said he does not consider potential traumatic brain injuries to be as serious as physical combat wounds, minimizing the severity of the injuries, saying he heard that some troops "had headaches, and a couple of other things, but I would say, and I can report, it's not very serious."

"The VFW expects an apology from the President to our service men and women for his misguided remarks," William "Doc" Schmitz*, VFW National Commander, said in a statement Friday, following the Pentagon's announcement that 34 US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries in the January 8 Iranian attack.

"And, we ask that he and the White House join with us in our efforts to educate Americans of the dangers TBI has on these heroes as they protect our great nation in these trying times. Our warriors require our full support more than ever in this challenging environment," Schmitz added.

The VFW, described on its website as America's largest and oldest combat veterans service organization, said TBI is a "serious injury and one that cannot be taken lightly."

On Friday, the Pentagon announced that 34 US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries in the January 8 attack, which was in retaliation for the January 2 US drone strike that k**led a top Iranian general.

Of the 34 service members, 17 of those who were injured have since returned to duty in Iraq.
Nine service members are still being treated in Germany. An additional eight service members who had been flown to Germany have since been sent to the United States for additional treatment.

Although traumatic brain injuries are not always immediately apparent, the disclosure of injured US service members suggested that the attack's impact was more serious than initial assessments indicated.

Mild traumatic brain injuries, commonly known as concussions, are a form of TBI. The most common form of TBIs in the military are mild TBIs, according to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center.

* https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Media-and-Events/Press-Room/2019-20/Schmitz-Doc-CommanderinChief.pdf?v=1&d=20190729T171702Z

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Good luck getting one. When was the last time a president apologized to the military for saying or doing something stupid.

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

slatten49 wrote:

By Veronica Stracqualursi

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is demanding that President Donald Trump apologize for downplaying traumatic brain injuries sustained by US service members in Iraq after Iranian missile strikes on American troops earlier this month.

Earlier this week, Trump said he does not consider potential traumatic brain injuries to be as serious as physical combat wounds, minimizing the severity of the injuries, saying he heard that some troops "had headaches, and a couple of other things, but I would say, and I can report, it's not very serious."

"The VFW expects an apology from the President to our service men and women for his misguided remarks," William "Doc" Schmitz*, VFW National Commander, said in a statement Friday, following the Pentagon's announcement that 34 US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries in the January 8 Iranian attack.

"And, we ask that he and the White House join with us in our efforts to educate Americans of the dangers TBI has on these heroes as they protect our great nation in these trying times. Our warriors require our full support more than ever in this challenging environment," Schmitz added.

The VFW, described on its website as America's largest and oldest combat veterans service organization, said TBI is a "serious injury and one that cannot be taken lightly."

On Friday, the Pentagon announced that 34 US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries in the January 8 attack, which was in retaliation for the January 2 US drone strike that k**led a top Iranian general.

Of the 34 service members, 17 of those who were injured have since returned to duty in Iraq.
Nine service members are still being treated in Germany. An additional eight service members who had been flown to Germany have since been sent to the United States for additional treatment.

Although traumatic brain injuries are not always immediately apparent, the disclosure of injured US service members suggested that the attack's impact was more serious than initial assessments indicated.

Mild traumatic brain injuries, commonly known as concussions, are a form of TBI. The most common form of TBIs in the military are mild TBIs, according to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center.

* https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Media-and-Events/Press-Room/2019-20/Schmitz-Doc-CommanderinChief.pdf?v=1&d=20190729T171702Z

By Veronica Stracqualursi br br The Veterans of F... (show quote)

I have always felt more attention for brain injury of or psychological profile should be a normal part of consideration and for treatment...

President Trump should not have made such a comment without knowing What was real and what was hype from the lying media..

An apology?? Doubtful, he spoke based on his understanding at that time and should have found out first hand before saying anything at all..

Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon

lindajoy wrote:

I have always felt more attention for brain injury of or psychological profile should be a normal part of consideration and for treatment...

President Trump should not have made such a comment without knowing What was real and what was hype from the lying media..

An apology?? Doubtful, he spoke based on his understanding at that time and should have found out first hand before saying anything at all..

Thank you Lin.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

lindajoy wrote:

I have always felt more attention for brain injury of or psychological profile should be a normal part of consideration and for treatment...

President Trump should not have made such a comment without knowing What was real and what was hype from the lying media..

An apology?? Doubtful, he spoke based on his understanding at that time and should have found out first hand before saying anything at all..

Although I'm not sure of how the media lied about this, I appreciate your thoughtful comments, L-J.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Rose42 wrote:

Good luck getting one. When was the last time a president apologized to the military for saying or doing something stupid.

Sadly, I cannot recall any such apology from an American President.

Anyone

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Coos Bay Tom wrote:

Thank you Lin.

Your Welcome, Tom.. Hello to you my friend..✨😉

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

slatten49 wrote:

Although I'm not sure of how the media lied about this, I appreciate your thoughtful comments, L-J.

More so from past and present witnessing of their lies and covers up, Slatt.. Makes it hard to believe anything they put out..

In this instance Trump was wrong to speak without first hand knowledge... Our military come first in my book, period..

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

slatten49 wrote:

Sadly, I cannot recall any such apology from an American President.

Anyone

Nor can I....

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

lindajoy wrote:

More so from past and present witnessing of their lies and covers up, Slatt.. Makes it hard to believe anything they put out..

In this instance Trump was wrong to speak without first hand knowledge... Our military come first in my book, period..

Fair enough, L-J. That is why, before posting, I cross-checked Reuters, MarketWatch & CNN on this story. They all aligned with their quotes and factual numbers.

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

slatten49 wrote:

Fair enough, L-J. That is why, before posting, I cross-checked Reuters, MarketWatch & CNN on this story. They all aligned with their quotes and factual numbers.

I know you are thorough and didn’t have to check you..😘

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, CO

lindajoy wrote:

I have always felt more attention for brain injury of or psychological profile should be a normal part of consideration and for treatment...

President Trump should not have made such a comment without knowing What was real and what was hype from the lying media..

An apology?? Doubtful, he spoke based on his understanding at that time and should have found out first hand before saying anything at all..

Thanks for posting slatts, I missed this one.

Spot on Linda realizing; An apology?? Doubtful, he spoke based on his understanding at that time and should have found out first hand before saying anything at all..

I know at my VFW Post, we were dismayed at the comment with most of us are ardent Trump supporters. At times Trump speaks before he thinks it through, however after 3 years our country is so much better off after the anemic 8 years of the halfrican it's actually amazing.

BTW slatts, do you have a trip to Colorado planned? Would like to meet up for a burger and a beer~

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Jakebrake wrote:

Thanks for posting slatts, I missed this one. br ... (show quote)

At times Trump does speak before he thinks and this is one of them.. Yet sometimes he speaks and bam what he said would happen does... I’m speaking of the things he promised going into office and since..
Not to change subjects here I will stop..

So nice to see you, Jake..Hope all is well...