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Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study finds
Lung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.
VA secretary worries mistrust, awareness holding back benefits claims
Only a small number of vets eligible for PACT Act benefits have applied.
Troops who deployed seem to have lower risk of cancer death: study
The results are most likely proof of the “healthy deployer effect” as troops are required to be in fairly good health to go overseas.
‘Toxic bird pits’: Public’s ignorance of burn pit dangers exposed
No, there aren't any toxic bird pits.
VA secretary aids in D.C. census count of homeless veterans
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined a group in Washington for a census survey of homeless veterans.
40% of vets report worries about military toxic exposure injuries
Since November, VA officials have screened more than 1 million veterans for health issues related to things like burn pit smoke and chemical contamination.
The biggest military stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on the stories most-viewed by Military Times readers throughout the year.
By Military Times staff