Dave Philipps

Dave Philipps is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who covers the military and veterans. He is known for his investigative work into the treatment of veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, military health care, and the effects of war on service members. His reporting is characterized by its depth, detail, and commitment to highlighting issues affecting military personnel.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/dave-philipps

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

Army Reservist's Mental Health Lapses and Communication Breakdowns Lead to Tragic Mass Shooting in Lewiston, Maine: A Call for Improved Mental Health Care and Communication in the Military

Army Reservist's Mental Health Lapses and Communication Breakdowns Lead to Tragic Mass Shooting in Lewiston, Maine: A Call for Improved Mental Health Care and Communication in the Military

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 In October 2023, a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine left 18 dead and 13 injured. The shooter, Robert Card, an Army reservist with mental health concerns, had been discharged from a hospital without proper follow-up care or notification to his command. Communication breakdowns between the military and civilian hospital led to inadequate support for Card. Three officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty. The incident emphasizes the importance of proper mental health care and communication for military personnel.
The Dark Side of Army Hand Grenade Training: Robert Card's Story

The Dark Side of Army Hand Grenade Training: Robert Card's Story

Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 Reservist Robert Card, an Army hand grenade training range instructor, suffered from traumatic injuries including nerve fiber degeneration and axonal loss after eight years of low-level blasts. He experienced paranoid delusions in 2019 but no evidence of CTE was found.

U.S. Military Continues Training with Weapons Posing Brain Injury Risk

Broke On: Sunday, 26 November 2023 U.S. troops continue to train with weapons known to pose a risk of brain injury. The Pentagon's Warfighter Brain Health Initiative is designed to set safety limits and track troops' exposure to blast waves. Special Operations Command is in the 'final development stage' of its blast gauge program.