Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Michael O’Connell was the only sailor representing the Navy, and he represented the fleet well, besting his Army opponents.
Researchers tracked nearly 460,000 veterans and found increased risk of several respiratory and heart issues among individuals who deployed near burn pits.
A year after a bill was signed to help vets exposed to toxic substances during service, officials are urging vets to apply for payouts before the deadline.