Combat Veterans Network poised to help match currently deployed troops and combat veterans to minimize combat stress.

We have created a network of combat veterans so that the troops that are still in the combat zone can interact in the forum and via e-mail and regular mail with veterans from the many other eras of U. S. military action. We believe that if more of our troops today have someone who has "been there, done that" so to speak that they can talk to we can help them to overcome some of the stress that is the start of PTSD. They need someone who understands the situations, and usually only those who have seen combat can fully realize the things these troops cannot discuss with their families and friends.

(PRWEB) August 21, 2004 -- For the troops being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, coping with the stress of combat for the first time can be overwhelming. Keystone Soldiers and the IWVO have come together to form the Combat Veterans Network". We are looking for combat veterans to help those currently serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.

We have created a network of combat veterans so that the troops that are still in the combat zone can interact in the forum and via e-mail and regular mail with veterans from the many other eras of U. S. military action. We believe that if more of our troops today have someone who has "been there, done that" so to speak that they can talk to we can help them to overcome some of the stress that is the start of PTSD. They need someone who understands the situations, and usually only those who have seen combat can fully realize the things these troops cannot discuss with their families and friends.

If you know any veterans who might be interested in helping some of today's troops minimize the effects of PTSD by communicating via email or snail mail with one (or several) currently deployed troops please have them send us their information. We need full name, mailing address and phone number emailed to: veterans@keystonesoldiers.com or snail mailed to Keystone Soldiers PO Box 152 Fleetwood, Pa 19522. Please put Veterans in the subject line of your email so we can process your information right away.

If you are a soldier, sailor or marine looking for a combat veteran to talk to please contact us at the same address and put Veteran Wanted in the subject line of your email. Please let us know if you would like to be contacted by email or snail mail or both. We do not give out email information unless we have your permission to do so. We promise we will get you set up with someone to talk to as quickly as possible. ALL your information is confidential and will NOT be given to anyone other than your combat veteran.

We have also created private forums for discussion between veterans and currently deployed troops at www.keystonesoldiers.org/forum. All communication on these forums is private and access is restricted. All your information will remain confidential.

Combat Veterans share their combat knowledge and experience with OIF & OEF troops

Russell K. Terry of Iraq War Veterans Organization

PO Box 571 Yucaipa, Ca 92399 phone: 909-797-7915

E-mail: webmaster@iraqwarveterans.org

and

Kyle Lord of Keystone Soldiers & KeystoneSoldiers.com

PO Box 152 Fleetwood, Pa 19522-0152 phone: 610-944-6328

Email: keystone@keystonesoldiers.com

URL: www.iraqwarveterans.org or www.keystonesoldiers.com

Yucaipa, California and Fleetwood, Pennsylvania