On this episode of CBS Eye on Veterans:
Special K for depression? COVID problems at VA?
Defense reporter Libby Howe and Eye on Veterans host Phil Briggs discuss Spravato, the nasal spray prescribed for depression and its key ingredient, ketamine aka the club drug "Special K." Connecting Vets Capitol Hill reporter Abbie Bennett also shares reports from workers at VA Medical Centers who describe shortages of critical equipment as they continue to face COVID-19 cases.
DoD follows VA's lead, approves controversial ketamine-based antidepressant
As death toll rises, concern over VA medical staff and protective equipment continues
The Sgt the Army screwed ... twice!
Army Sgt. Ricardo Branch was kicked out of the Army ... and it was all because he tried to do the right thing? Special Forces veteran and journalist, Jack Murphy brings us the dramatic story about a public affairs soldier, the famed 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and how the U.S. Army has apparently screwed this soldier twice.
The Army is forcibly discharging this soldier for the second time because he did his job
Military Makeover wants YOU!
We go behind the scenes of Military Makeover on Lifetime with show hosts, Art Edmonds, and TV talk show icon, Montel Williams. Edmonds shared what it was like working with the late Gunny R. Lee Ermey. And the always quotable former naval officer Montel Williams talked about coronavirus, working with WWE Superstar Lacey Evans and how viewers can help a military/veteran family receive a home renovation through the "Tag a Hero" initiative.
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