America has sent 2.77 million service members to war since 9/11. When they come home, are they getting the support they need? 

Former U.S. Army infantry officer Erik Edstrom joins the BBC’s When Kathy Met Carlos to discuss the toll that combat takes on soldiers, and the failings of veteran care in the United States. 

“Upon returning home, you see that the cost of war is a long arc.” 

Upon returning home, you see that the cost of war is a long arc.” 

Erik Edstrom, retired U.S. Army infantry officer

Listen here.