Fireworks & Celebratory Gunfire Threaten Kansas City Veterans Coping With PTSD

One of the bravest stories we've seen as of late . . . Check the testimony from a solider continuing his service to the public by sharing the hardships of veterans during this time of year.

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"The half sticks of dynamite, the M-80s or whatever, the large stuff like that, it does remind me of when I was in Kuwait and we would hear explosions sometimes," said Jackie, a Kansas City-area veteran. "And you know, it feels like you want to take cover."

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'Feels like you want to take cover': KC-area veteran, VA talk about PTSD treatment ahead of Fourth of July

Every year around the Fourth of July, conversations are had about the complex relationship between veterans and fireworks.