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flag New Zealand veterans' charity says military failed to support ex-soldier Jack Wesley, leading to assault after PTSD and lack of care post-deployment.

flag A New Zealand veterans' charity says the Defence Force is failing to deliver adequate mental health and transition support, citing former soldier Jack Wesley, who assaulted a taxi driver after returning from training Ukrainian recruits. flag Wesley, who served in 2023 as part of Operation Tieke, described severe PTSD, emotional breakdowns, and a near-fatal training incident, blaming the NZDF for not providing promised care despite acknowledging his needs. flag The charity warns of a recurring pattern, with many veterans lacking transition plans or access to civilian services, and launched an AI chatbot to fill the support gap amid concerns over a culture that discourages seeking help.

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