First Poll of Iraq and Afghanistan vets reveals severe shortages and

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poor medical care
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nearly half of our
troops reported they did not have "up-armored" vehicles that would be
considered mission capable. According to the poll, conducted by
VoteVets.org Action Fund, the clear majority of veterans -- both active
duty personnel as well as National Guard and Reservists -- believe the Army
and Marines are over-extended in Iraq and Afghanistan, having endured
extensions of duty and stop-loss orders as the U.S. military increased
operations abroad. When the veterans polled returned home, many encountered
emotional and physical health problems as well as economic hardship,
indicating that the impact of their service extends beyond their tour of
duty.

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1. another telling statistic

* Overall, 63 percent of all Iraq or Afghanistan veterans believe the
Army and Marine Corps are overextended at this time, including 67
percent of Army and Marine veterans and 66 percent of veterans who
experienced ground combat.