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This Week's Homefront in Focus Column PTSD: Resources for You and Your Service Member Before we look at the PTSD support and resources available, I want to reiterate a few important points. First, PTSD is NOT mental illness. Stress is the NORMAL reaction to an abnormal situation. PTSD is a normal and totally understandable response to combat, disaster or trauma. Second, PTSD is NOT a career killer. This is a myth that permeates the forces but it is just that, a myth. Secretary of Defense, Bill Gates, removed 'question 21' from security clearance questionnaires (the question that asks if you have received counseling), acknowledging that you can be strong and seek help. If your service member is exhibiting symptoms of PTSD, there are resources to help. I hope your service member will access them. There also are resources for you, the spouse. more