I don't see how anyone can come back without some level of PTSD, or at the very least a challenge in readjusting. My son was not in a combat zone, the most dangerous thing his unit did was kill a porcupine family. (Though under the circumstances, I think the adrenaline release was probably HUGE!) But he has had trouble adjusting to the non-military nature of the "real" world. He wants all fo the answers NOW, and doesn't want to wait for them. He is used to knowing what he si doing tomorrow, of next week, or even next month. And now, he doesn't know. I don't think he sees it, but it really puts him on edge.
Other than the stealing part, I'm not sure D18 is much different than any 18 year old. They know everything, just ask them! And the world turns around them. Pick your battle carefully.
