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Burn pits were heavily criticized and resulted in lawsuits by military veterans, Department of Defense civilians, and military contractors. Global environmental consciousness has especially criticized these instances of large-scale burn pit operation. [4] The effects of burn pits seem to be similar to that of fire debris cleanup. [5]
The nonprofit they started at their kitchen table to help forgotten veterans made sick by toxic burn pits became catalyst for changing national policy 'We got it done': How a Texas couple changed ...
After “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart on Tuesday helped announce legislation to aid military veterans who were poisoned by dangerous toxic fires called “burn pits,” a new documentary is ...
The president on Wednesday signed into law long-awaited legislation that will expand health care access for military veterans suffering from exposure to burn pits. Biden signs bill to help war ...
The Biden administration expanded benefits for veterans with some cancers that could be linked to burn pit exposure. Biden administration expands benefits for veterans with cancer exposed to burn pits
March 29 was chosen as National Vietnam War Veterans Day because on March 29, 1973, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) was disbanded and the last U.S. combat troops departed the Republic of Vietnam. The last unit was elements of MACV's Infantry Security Force (Special Guard), actually special couriers. [citation needed]
Burn pits were a commonly used method of disposing waste on military bases during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Everything from uniforms to electronics to chemicals were thrown into massive…
The nonprofit they started at their kitchen table to help forgotten veterans made sick by toxic burn pits became a catalyst for changing national policy.