Causes for sickness at Ft. McClellan?

PV2 Violet Case — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:07:43 -0500

I went threw many years of being sick and money for tests. I would like your opinion on how I can spread the word to others who have the right to know the truth what happened at Ft. McClellan. Here are a few articles you can copy and paste the links in your browsers to read that will explain a good share of it. You will be shocked to read. But please if you no of anyone experiencing health trouble and were here please spread the word. Be there to help them with it if you can, I spiraled into a depressed state when I found out the news and had no one I shared it with for a long time. People are not supposed to see soldiers cry I thought to myself.
After reading some of this don't you think other soldiers have the right to no and fight for what rightfully should be? I showed symtoms during basic training there at Ft. McClellan right away.But once released to civilization doctors throughout my life have scratched their heads how I could have so much wrong and now we no why. This is very sad and affects many. I get paid at 100% finally but only because of the symptoms I proved started in basic and have gotten worse as I got older. But I am so sick now Bed is my home almost half the week, meds nurse coming 2 times a month. Meds are not the full answer if they could make the stuff why can't they make a cure for those affected? They said at the VA they cant believe I've lived this long.
http://www.fortmcclellantoxicexposure.com/Surviving%20Ft.%20McClellan%20by%20Elizabeth%20Dilts.pdf

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/09/19/ft-mcclellan-health-act-health-hazards-pcbs/

http://www.chicagonow.com/uncommon-sense/2013/08/toxic-vets-ft-mcclellan-08072013/

There are so many articles coming out now but I did not know my health troubles came from this all until three years ago but severe now to the point of no working the VA said..What makes it even more sad I was not told by the Government I found out threw the news. Would rather heard from another veteran, military personnel or the government. And had someone to relate to for a few minutes while it sunk in. That hit me hard I went threw a bit of betrayed feeling and anger but it is not my country mans fault or my brother and sisters in the military that did this. But in my heart I feel it is our duty to help our fellow military members from going threw what I have and not knowing why. It may also save them alot of medical testing that is not needed and get right to what is needed to maybe save some lives. Can anyone give me your feedback on how any of this can help my military and veteran family?

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Feb 21 at 2015 10:17 AM

SGT Francis Wright — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 10:17:56 -0500

There are pages on fb that are devoted; to our situation, and support. No one should have to face this alone.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2017 11:25 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 23:25:37 -0400

A little late, but here is some additional information on the former Ft. McClellan: http://www.mcclellan.army.mil/

Fort McClellan

Due to the 1999 closure of Fort McClellan as an active Army installation, all historical records were archived and retired to the National Archives and Records Administration.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2017 3:13 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:13:04 -0400

Current proposed legislation for H.R.3666 - Fort McClellan Health Registry Act.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2018 9:35 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 May 2018 21:35:19 -0400

https://www.legion.org/magazine/241272/long-shadow-fort-mcclellan

The Long Shadow of Fort McClellan

Serving at one of the nation’s most contaminated places may have health consequences for veterans and their families – for generations.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2018 9:56 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 May 2018 21:56:08 -0400

Response by SPC Karen Zaorski made May 13 at 2019 7:26 PM

SPC Karen Zaorski — Mon, 13 May 2019 19:26:48 -0400

Hello Violet, I came to Rally Point specifically to find information on something I recently read about in The American Legion magazine March 2018 issue. I was shocked to read this on the cover... Fort McClellan's Toxic Legacy. I was stationed at Ft. McClellan in 1973 for basic training. It was a complete surprise to me to read the article entitled "The Long Shadow of Fort McClellan" by author, Ken Olsen. I have presented to the VA Medical Center for years with issues some of which are autoimmune in nature, others unexplained. Never once did a doctor ask where I was stationed or if I might have been exposed to something dangerous. Are any of my health issues related to my time there? I do not know. I would like to have been informed that toxic chemicals were used there and that problems may exist for service members. It's very disheartening to read about this so many years later.

Response by CPT Tommy Curtis made May 14 at 2019 12:02 AM

CPT Tommy Curtis — Tue, 14 May 2019 00:02:02 -0400

I worked right next to all of the fenced in areas where they dumped mustard agents and a lot more. Our smoke generator even used water from a spring next to the building. I started getting sick after being there a year. It kept getting worse after I left there. I left the Army in 93 and was diagnosed with RA in 94. Even though the flares started on active duty, the VA has refused to even acknowledge the connection. The last time I filed a claim for they wrote that they would not consider future claims for the same thing, even though I provided some evidence I had found online. I'm at 100%, but I would still lkke them to admit what we were exposed to. There are lots of people who have developed autoimmune diseases after working there.

Response by SPC Gerry Walker made Oct 16 at 2023 11:43 AM

SPC Gerry Walker — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:43:30 -0400

So sorry you’re having to deal with all that. Many of us Ft. Mac vets have same or similar reports. It’s a shame the VA doesn’t admit McClellan is on same problem level as camp Lejun, if not worse!!!!!

Response by CPL Charles Williams made Jan 24 at 2024 7:08 PM

CPL Charles Williams — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:08:18 -0500

Developed prostrate cancer,diabetes thyroid cancer, neuropathy in arms and feet. Symptoms did not reveal themselves until I was 40. VA denies presumption even though a
Mountain evidence exists of exposure to numerous toxic agents.