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Christopher Brownfield drove nuclear submarines before volunteering for duty in Iraq. In Baghdad, he worked as a liaison between the State Department, coalition militaries, and the Iraqi government. He is studying international energy policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He has written a book, My Nuclear Family: Growing up with Energy & Violence.

Socialized Medicine Works for the Military

Socialized Medicine Works for the Military

In the Navy, Christopher J. Brownfield was a patient under socialized health care and lived to tell the tale. He exp...

Posted 10:56 PM | Aug 19, 2009
Coping With My Iraq Nightmares

Coping With My Iraq Nightmares

It was a slow, painful awakening to realize last week that I have post-traumatic stress disorder. The holidays can b...

Posted 9:19 AM | Dec 26, 2008
How America Blew It in Syria

How America Blew It in Syria

An Iraq vet on why U.S. attacks on Syria threaten the possibility of a responsible withdrawal from Iraq. On Monday, ...

Posted 3:06 PM | Oct 28, 2008
Why My Former Hero Shouldnrsquot Be President

Why My Former Hero Shouldn't Be President

In an open letter to John McCain, an Iraq vet questions the Senator's military record-and says he failed the country ...

Posted 6:50 AM | Oct 7, 2008