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March 5th, 2010
08:00 AM ET
Iraq vet overcomes PTSD to run for office
(CNN) – After coming home from war, it can be hard for soldiers to adjust to normal life again, especially when dealing with post traumatic stress disorder.
That was the case for Army Captain Shannon Meehan. He's moved on from Army life, but still says he wants to serve his country. He talked exclusively with our Barbara Starr for this AM original report.
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I'd love to watch an interview with Shannon Meehan on CNN/AMfix.
He speaks for many of us regarding post traumatic stress syndrome; I am a Vietnam Marine with severe ptsd.
Thank you for bringing this subject to the forefront on your show.
Semper Fi!