The vaccine is being offered to DOD beneficiaries eligible for Phase 1A, 1B, and 1C. Author: Bary Roy Updated: 8:22 PM CST February 8, 2021
FORT HOOD, Texas Fort Hood began vaccinating hundreds of Army personnel Monday morning as the installation continued the fight against the coronavirus. While being at the hospital was a great venue for us to do the initial roll out, it was more conducive to have it in a central location, said Capt. Eduardo Mendez.
According to Fort Hood officials, the vaccine was offered to DOD beneficiaries eligible for Phase 1A, 1B, and 1C. These categories include health care and front line workers, deploying Soldiers, essential workers, and beneficiaries 16 years and older with an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
PTSD and COVID-19: Helping veterans who face incredible hardships
Eric Power, an active combat veteran, said through his newly-released book, his hope is to change the minds and lives of those who are forgotten about. Author: Bary Roy Updated: 9:21 AM CST February 2, 2021
TEMPLE, Texas
Tonight at 10, learn more on how this book can help veterans who may be struggling with PTSD during the pandemic.
Some veterans face incredible challenges after leaving the military, like coping with mental health issues, depression, struggling to find employment and re-establishing relationships and PTSD. I just kind of one day had, back in 2014, had enough and was done with the world and tried to commit suicide, said Eric Powers, recalling the weeks and days that had him on the brink because of the wars he saw, the medications he was on and the mental health that was slowly overtaking his life.