Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health
The assessment will establish a baseline measure for evaluating exposure to brain trauma over time.
By Todd South
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Nearly 60 service members could be eligible for the the Purple Heart following Iran ballistic missile attack
If approved, 64 Purple Hearts for injuries sustained from the Iran ballistic missile strike would surpass the 47 Purple Hearts awarded to Marines from 2016 to 2018 supporting Operation Inherent Resolve — the U.S.-led mission to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
50 service members diagnosed with TBI following Iran ballistic missile attack
The Pentagon said those figures could increase in the days ahead. Lt. Col. Thomas Campbell, a Pentagon spokesman, said 31 of the 50 diagnosed with TBI were treated in Iraq and returned to duty.
Advocates demand apology from Trump for troop concussion comments
Critics say the presidents remarks could discourage troops from reporting head injuries.
More American troops leave Iraq for medical evaluation after Jan. 8 Iran missile attack
Additional U.S. troops have been flown out of Iraq for closer evaluation of potential concussion injuries from the Iranian missile attack of Jan. 8, U.S. defense officials said Tuesday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press