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AMERICAN WAR HEROES: WHY ARE THESE WOMEN NOW HOMELESS?
october 15, 2010
Alicia
They fought for freedom. Now, they're sleeping in cars, shelters and on the streets.
Mother fighting for custody of son
Servicewomen speak out about the battles they're fighting back home.
more from this show
Alicia
Alicia, a homeless veteran living out of a rental car, shares her video diary.
Juanita and Tammy Duckworth hugging
She stood by Tammy Duckworth's side during her darkest days. Now, they meet again. 
EXCLUSIVES
Female veteran
Get information about medical care, mental health services, housing and more.
Female soldier with woman
Find out how you can help male and female vets in need.
Tammy Duckworth
Tammy Duckworth on why homelessness is an issue for female veterans.
Claudia Munson in downtown Los Angeles
Meet two homeless female veterans who've lost hope.
Tammy Duckworth
She barely survived a helicopter crash. Now, Tammy shows her gratitude through service.
RELATED RESOURCES
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Eli Williamson
How one man helps fellow soldiers with debt.
Dr. Oz
Dr. Oz and Dr. James Gordon on treating PTSD.
Soldier
Soldier Tobias Wolff on Platoon, Oliver Stone and war.
related LINKS

Find organizations that help veterans get the help and support they need. More

Find out why women returning from war are living on the streets, in their cars and in temporary housing. More

The war female veterans face overseas doesn't end there. Meet servicewomen who are fighting for custody of their children when they return home. More

Bill Wallace, veteran and clinical director of U.S. VETS, shares how you can help service members once they return home. More
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