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In the early 1980’s two wells were found to be contaminated at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The contaminants were trichloroethylense (TCE), and metal greaser, and perchloroethylene (PCE), a dry cleaning agent, and vinyl chloride, as well as benzene and other compounds. … Continue reading
Burn Pits 10/23/2013 It seems that every war or conflict has its own set of “health issues” for veterans. For the Korean Conflict, it was frost bite. For Vietnam there are 16 presumptive illnesses from exposure to Agent Orange. For … Continue reading
VIETNAM VETERANS By Michael Roof 9/23/2013 Starting in February 1961, United States military personnel began to ascend upon Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, between 1962 and 1971, the United States military sprayed nearly 20,000,000 US gallons of material containing chemical … Continue reading
When someone enlists into the military, future healthcare is probably not one of the main reasons for joining. Many veterans believe that several years after serving they can just walk into a VA hospital and get healthcare. This is simply … Continue reading
Have you ever gone on vacation and been approached to attend a “free lunch” to hear about purchasing yearly housing opportunities in that location? Veterans and their surviving spouses are being approached in a very similar way. In a 2007 … Continue reading
A great veteran was gunned down this weekend. Chris Kyle, a former Navy SEAL described as the most prolific sniper in American military history, was gunned down by suspect Eddie Ray Routh. Routh, a 25 year old Iraq veteran, is … Continue reading
From time to time, we all need something to help us cope with life. I listen to music or workout. Some people read a book, call a friend or engage in a hobbie. Some veterans struggle utilizing good coping skills … Continue reading