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Outlook: The war in Iraq and the war inside my head

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Zach Skiles

17/06/2019 GMT

The war in Iraq and the war inside my head

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US marine Zach Skiles reluctantly took part in the invasion of Iraq

Zach Skiles joined the US marines as a teen to save money for college. But then 9/11 happened, and when America invaded Iraq, Zach reluctantly ended up in the invading force.

As a teenager Zach Skiles joined the US military, hoping to save money for college. But then 9/11 happened and America invaded Iraq. Zach tried to avoid it, but as a marine he ended up in the invading force. His deployment was bloody and shocking, and he had panic attacks and nightmares. When Zach returned to the US, he struggled to cope with life after war. He started getting treatment, but then a horrifying shooting at his recovery centre proved another devastating event that Zach had to overcome.

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(Image: Zach Skiles. Photo credit: Bennie Ranstrom.)

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