Guam, Pacific Islands
Pacific Islanders serve in the U.S. military in disproportionally high numbers, and have suffered the highest casualty rates in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. We visit Guam, a U.S. territory in the Pacific, to speak to some of the island’s veterans. The men and women here are American citizens and serve in our country’s military at a rate three times higher than the rest of the country. We explore why Guam’s returning veterans say they can’t get the healthcare they need.
Airdate on WORLD: Oct 9, 2014
Airdate on PBS Weekend: Oct 11, 2014
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Credits
Director/Producer:
Ross Tuttle
Editor:
Nick August-Perna
The Numbers
20%
Of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD
1 in 8
As many as 1 in 8 adult Guamanians is a veteran
8,000
Veterans on Guam according to the official U.S. census estimate
13,000-16,000
Veterans on Guam according to local advocates and politicians
Educational Resources
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