EGLIN AF BASE, FL - A U-S Congressman wants all service members returning from war to go through a so-called "De-Boot Camp" program.

Representative Bob Filner, a democrat from California, wants troops to get checked out for physical and mental illness before heading home.

Today, Channel Three's Bill Pearson caught up with a local airman who has been traumatized by combat to find out how much help is available right now.

Bill Pearson, reporting said, "Returning home from war is a relief for most troops. But they are not returning home alone. They bring with them some intense memories that can be tough to live with."

Staff Sergeant Daniel Wanhala is a member of Eglin's 96Th Security Forces Squadron.

He's been deployed twice... Seeing up close just how gruesome war can be.

Wanhala vividly remembers when Staff Sergeant Nick Bradley was hit by an explosion in Afghanistan on August Third.

SSgt Daniel Wanhala said, "He's hurting. I mean, hurting bad. Bandages already being put on. Tourniquet being put on and I just threw what I had in my first aid kit to the 1st Sergeant."

The blast broke Bradley's pelvis, his foot, and every bone in his face.

Once Wanhala returned home... He took advantage of the help being offered at Eglin.

His favorite is the recently added "Military And Family Life Consultants".

Airmen can get help, without giving their name or any other personal information.

SSgt Wanhala said, "It's someone you can talk to that doesn't get put into your medical records. I know a lot of military, they don't want to have stuff put into their medical records because it could hurt their career later, but you can have somebody to talk to."

But some say individual bases are not doing enough.

Congressman Filner Of California wants to establish a "De-Boot Camp" program to better treat troops like Staff Sergeant Wanhala.

Members with Eglin's Mission Support Squadron believe there *is* enough help available.

MSgt Mary Davis said, "We have the medical facilities that have counselors they can go to. If its issues that they just can't get resolved on their own, there is a lot of helping agencies on base, besides just us that can help them out."

Wanhala said, "No matter what. You've got somebody to help you out. No matter what the situation is."

Bill Pearson said, "No matter what new programs are made available, counselors say the road to recovery can only start when a troop is willing to come forward and ask for help.De-Boot Camp