Waverly Woodson Jr., a medic who was part of the only Black combat unit to take part in D-Day, was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
In this op-ed, the author discusses how PTSD, TBI, and other challenges veterans encounter highlight the critical role sleep plays in overall wellness.
The day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.