Wounded in action: What the sleep community can learn from sleep disorders of us military service members

摘要

The tragic events of September 11, 2001, changed the fabric of American society in a myriad of ways. On that single day, thousands of lives were lost, all commercial flights were cancelled, and our nation and the world adjusted to a new normal that acknowledged terrorist organizations could dramatically disrupt our existence. For most civilians, the changes following the 9/11 attacks were slight inconveniences: for example, screening in airports and public buildings was heightened and travel restrictions were intensified. However, for members of the U.S. military, the events of 9/11 resulted in a significant increase in operational tempo and combat tours away from family and friends to support the operational mission of the “global war on terror.”