Read more troop rotations stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/13063/troop-rotations.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorMon, 21 May 2012 10:44:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/20974/repeat-combat-tours-zap-troops-mental-health.htmlRob Quinn<img src='http://img2-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=81423&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401020759' border='0' />Cutting the time soldiers have between tours of duty helped the Pentagon boost troop numbers in Iraq—but has taken a heavy toll on soldiers' mental health, Reuters reports. An Army survey found a steep rise in mental health problems among soldiers returning for their third or fourth combat tour,...700 Soldiers from the 1st. Cavalry Division's 2nd Brigade, 1st Air Cavalry and 15th Personnel Services Battalion make their way towards a homecoming ceremony in Fort Hood, Texas. The Army has cut the amount of time soldiers have at home between tours of duty and they say this is seriously affecting troops' mental health. (AP Photo/Killeen Daily Herald, John A. Bowersmith)http://www.newser.com/story/20974/repeat-combat-tours-zap-troops-mental-health.htmlFri, 07 Mar 2008 03:30:00 CST